Definition of Wangle
Wangle
wan·gle


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
(informal) to somehow obtain something or manage to gain it by cleverly persuading or manipulating someone;

e.g. She was able to wangle permission to use the equipment.

(noun)
the action of obtaining something by clever persuasion or manipulation, or an instance of managing to do this;

e.g. They are engaged in a wangle for the use of the space. I admired his wangle for more flexibility in his schedule.



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