FINAGLE


Meaning of FINAGLE in English

[ fɪ'neɪg(ə)l ]

■ verb informal, chiefly US obtain or act dishonestly or deviously.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

1920s: from dialect fainaigue 'cheat'.

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