Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wangle

verb

/ˈwäŋɡəl/

Definition

To obtain or achieve something by clever or devious means.

Examples

He managed to wangle an invitation to the exclusive party.
With a little charm, she was able to wangle a late check-out from the hotel.
They tried to wangle a discount on their purchase by mentioning a competitor’s lower price.

Meaning

Wangle refers to the act of skillfully manipulating a situation or using one’s ingenuity to get what one wants. It often implies a certain level of trickery or cleverness in achieving a goal.