1. using clever but unfair methods to trick or deceive someone
2. using petty or unfair tactics to gain an advantage

Examples

• The lawyer was chicaning to win the case through technicalities.
• Stop chicaning and play by the rules.
• He accused his opponent of chicaning during the negotiation.
• The politician was chicaning to avoid answering the question directly.
• She felt the salesman was chicaning to get her to buy the expensive model.
• The team was chicaning by exploiting loopholes in the regulations.