Fenagling

/fəˈneɪɡlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of fenagle; the act of scheming, manipulating, or using cunning to achieve goals.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'fenagle' with '-ing' ending. Standard English gerund formation creating a noun that describes the ongoing action.

Kelly Says

The gerund 'fenagling' suggests that clever scheming is an art form—you might say someone is 'fenagling their way through life,' implying continuous, creative problem-solving.

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