ˈhənēˌfəgəl verb
also hon·ey·fo·gle -fōg- ; or hon·ey·fu·gle -f(y)üg-
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: perhaps from honey (I) + English dialect fugel to cheat, trick
transitive verb
1. chiefly dialect
a. : deceive , cheat , cozen
b. : to obtain by cheating or deception : finagle 2
2. chiefly dialect : flatter , cajole , blandish
intransitive verb
chiefly dialect : to ingratiate or seek to ingratiate oneself so as to cheat or deceive