Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
finagle
verb
/fɪˈneɪɡl/
Definition
To obtain something by clever or deceitful means.
Examples
- He managed to finagle his way into the exclusive party by charming the doorman.
- She always seems to finagle extra time on her assignments by claiming technical issues.
Meaning
Finagle refers to the act of achieving a goal through trickery or manipulation, often involving clever negotiation or persuasion.
Synonyms
- manipulate
- concoct
- schemes
- trick
- engineer
