noun
- people who obtain something through scheming or manipulation
Usage: informal
Examples
- The wanglers managed to get front-row seats through their connections.
- Political wanglers often work behind the scenes to influence decisions.
- Those wanglers found a way to bypass the usual application process.
- The company hired wanglers to negotiate better deals with suppliers.
- Street-smart wanglers know how to work the system to their advantage.