finagled
finagled is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, finagled is hyphenated as:
Definitions offinagled
- To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated and/or intensive efforts.
Example: "finagle a day off work"
- To obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods, by trickery.
Example: "finagled his way out of a ticket by pretending to be on the way to a funeral, distraught"
- To cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods. (often with "out of" preceding the object)
Example: "...shady stockbrokers who finagle their clients out of fortunes."
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