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finagle v

Finagle means to obtain or arrange something by clever, sometimes slightly dishonest, maneuvering. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of finagle

  • to obtain or arrange something by clever, sometimes slightly dishonest, maneuvering

Usage examples of finagle

She finagled a last-minute ticket from a friend.

He finagled his way into the private meeting.

The contractor finagled an extension by calling in a favor.

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