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'Wangle' blended word - you say: To achieve something by scheming or manipulating. [Of uncertain origin, apparently a blend of wag and dangle.]
If we're guessing, how about 'work angle'?
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M-W suggests an alteration of waggle.
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edit.-oops my mistake. My family has used wangle for many years. but I don't see what wag or dangle have to do with the definition.
Last edited by Zed; 11/11/06 12:12 AM.
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It would seen that there is an element of "wrangling" in the process of wangling.
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Hi pennyless. I agree but if I pay you your 2 cents worth you'll have to change your name.
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