Definition of: wangle

(wang′gəl) v. ·gled, ·gling Colloq. v.t.
1. To obtain or make by indirect or irregular methods; contrive: to wangle an introduction to a celebrity.
2. To manipulate or adjust, especially dishonestly.
3. To wriggle or wag.
—v.i.
4. To resort to indirect, irregular, or dishonest methods.
5. To wriggle. [? Alter. of WAGGLE]
—wan′gler noun