Associations to the word «Finagle»

Wiktionary

FINAGLE, verb. (transitive) To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect and usually deceitful methods.
FINAGLE, verb. (ambitransitive) To cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods. (often with "out of" preceding the object)

Dictionary definition

FINAGLE, verb. Achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.

Wise words

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