Word a Day
wangle
What does wangle mean?
wangle (verb): to achieve through contrivance or cajolery.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce wangle?
/ˈwæŋɡəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does wangle come from?
Blend of wag + dangle, first attested 1810–1820.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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to achieve through contrivance or cajolery
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