wangling
/'wæɳgliɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- An instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery: "Wangling" refers to the act of achieving a desired result through clever, often slightly dishonest, manipulation or contrivance. It implies using cunning methods to get what one wants.
Usage
- "Wangling" is used to describe a specific event or result achieved through dubious means. It often carries a negative connotation of underhandedness but can sometimes be used in a more lighthearted way to describe clever resourcefulness.
- It is typically used as a singular noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- His promotion was the result of clever wangling, not hard work.
- She managed to get front-row tickets through a bit of wangling.
- The contract was secured by a series of political wanglings.
Advanced Usage
- "A bit of wangling": A common phrase suggesting a small, clever act of manipulation.
- It took a bit of wangling, but I finally got the day off.
Variants and Related Words
- Wangle (verb): To obtain something through scheming or manipulation.
- He tried to wangle an invitation to the exclusive party.
- Wangler (noun): A person who wangles things.
Synonyms
- Finagling: Achieving something by clever, often deceitful, scheming.
- Machination: A plot or scheme, especially a crafty one.
- Contrivance: The use of skill to create or achieve something, often in a clever but artificial way.
Antonyms
- Honest acquisition: Obtaining something through straightforward, legitimate means.
- Fortuity: Something that happens by chance or luck, without planning.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To wangle one's way into/out of something: To use clever or tricky methods to enter a situation or avoid a problem.
- He wangled his way into the meeting despite not being on the list.
- She always manages to wangle her way out of doing the dishes.
Noun
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an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
