Wangle

Pronunciation: /ˈwæŋɡəl/

Definitions of wangle

verb to manipulate or obtain through deceit or trickery

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to wangle an extra day off work.

A2 He managed to wangle a discount on the car rental.

B1 The student wangled a higher grade by sweet-talking the professor.

B2 The politician wangled his way into a position of power.

C1 The lawyer wangled a favorable settlement for her client.

C2 Despite the obstacles, he wangled a successful outcome for the project.

Examples of wangle in a Sentence

formal She managed to wangle an invitation to the exclusive event.

informal He always finds a way to wangle free tickets to concerts.

slang I can't believe she wangled her way into the party.

figurative He tried to wangle a better deal out of the negotiations.

Grammatical Forms of wangle

• past tense: wangled
• plural: wangles
• comparative: more wangle
• superlative: most wangle
• present tense: wangle
• future tense: will wangle
• perfect tense: have wangled
• continuous tense: is wangling
• singular: wangle
• positive degree: wangle
• infinitive: to wangle
• gerund: wangling
• participle: wangled

Origin and Evolution of wangle

First Known Use: 1833 year

Language of Origin: British English

Story behind the word: The word 'wangle' originated from the British slang 'wang', meaning to throw or swing, combined with the ending -le to form 'wangle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense of manipulating or maneuvering something skillfully, the word 'wangle' has evolved to also mean obtaining something by devious or dishonest means.