finagleverb [ I or T ]
uk/fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/us/fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/USto use tricks and dishonest methods to get what you want:
He somehow finagled his way into the army as a lieutenant.
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Getting, receiving and accepting
- acquihire
- acquire
- acquisition
- awardee
- carve
- draw
- fill
- glom onto sth/sb
- go to sb
- grasp
- obtain
- pick
- pick sth up
- pounce
- score
- secure
- snatch at sth
- target
- wangle
- wrest
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