verb
- to obtain something by using dishonest or clever methods
- to use trickery or deception to achieve a goal
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- He tried to finagle his way into the exclusive party.
- She managed to finagle a free upgrade to first class.
- The student attempted to finagle extra time on the exam.
- They finagled a better deal by negotiating with multiple vendors.
- Don’t try to finagle your way out of doing your chores.
- The politician was accused of finagling votes in his favor.