Definitions

1. verb

to obtain or secure something by cunning or trickery; to manipulate or influence a situation in a clever or deceitful way.

“He tried to wangle a free ticket to the concert by pretending to be a VIP.”

2. noun

a clever or deceitful scheme to achieve something.

“The politician’s wangle to raise taxes without opposition was clever, but ultimately failed.”

3. verb

to make something seem more attractive or appealing, often by exaggerating or distorting its qualities.

“The salesperson tried to wangle the customer into buying the more expensive model by highlighting its extra features.”