How to Pronounce "finagle"
word
ˈfɪnəɡəɫ/, /fɪˈneɪɡəɫ
fi-NAY-guhl
fɪnˈeɪɡəl
fi-NAY-guhl
Definition
To get something by cleverness, tricks, or dishonest methods, often bending the rules to achieve a goal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪnəɡəɫ/, /fɪˈneɪɡəɫ
British English
fɪnˈeɪɡəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fi-NAY-guhl
UK
fi-NAY-guhl
Listen in Context
He tried to finagle a free ticket to the concert.
She managed to finagle an extra dessert at dinner.
Don’t try to finagle your way out of your responsibilities.
He somehow finagled his way backstage after the show.