1. to obtain something by using dishonest or clever methods
Usage: informal
2. to use trickery or deception to achieve a goal
Usage: informal

Examples

• She always finagles her way into the best seats at concerts.
• He finagles free meals by charming the restaurant staff.
• The student finagles extra time on tests by claiming technical difficulties.
• She finagles discounts wherever she shops.
• He finagles his schedule to avoid the difficult assignments.
• The politician finagles votes through empty promises.