Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

finagling

verb

/fɪˈneɪ.ɡlɪŋ/

Definition

The act of obtaining something through clever or deceitful methods.

Examples

He was accused of finagling his way into the exclusive club.
She is always finagling for a better deal at the market.
Finagling the rules allowed them to gain an unfair advantage in the competition.

Meaning

Finagling refers to the process of manipulating circumstances or engaging in trickery to achieve a desired outcome, often involving some form of deception.