Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fleech
verb
/fliːtʃ/
Definition
To obtain something by persuasion or flattery; to wheedle.
Examples
- She tried to fleech her way into getting a discount at the store.
- He would often fleech his friends for their last piece of cake.
- Despite his intentions, his attempts to fleech the information came off as insincere.
Meaning
Fleech describes the act of coaxing or using charm to gain a favor or item from someone, often in a devious or sly manner.
Synonyms
- wheedle
- coax
- flatter
- ingratiate
