Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fenagle

verb
/fɪˈneɪɡl/
Definition
to obtain something by cleverness or deceptive means.
Examples
  • He managed to fenagle his way into the exclusive party by pretending to know the host.
  • She fenagled a free meal by expressing a complaint about her order.
  • With some creative thinking, they were able to fenagle extra hours for the project.
Meaning
Fenagle refers to the act of achieving a goal through trickery or cunning, often implying some level of deceit.
Synonyms
  • manipulate
  • scheme
  • connive
  • contrive