Finagling

/fɪˈneɪɡlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of finagle; the act of obtaining something through cunning manipulation, clever tricks, or deceptive schemes; ongoing scheming.

Etymology

Present participle of finagle. Used in modern English to describe the ongoing process of clever manipulation or scheming.

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Finagling is the process, the art form, the lifestyle of getting things through cleverness rather than straightforward means—it's a skill that takes practice!

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