Fenagler

/fəˈneɪɡlər/ noun

Definition

A person who habitually uses cunning, manipulation, or deceptive tactics to achieve their goals; someone who finagles.

Etymology

Agent noun formed from 'fenagle' by adding '-er.' Follows standard English word formation patterns for creating nouns indicating a person who performs an action.

Kelly Says

A skilled fenagler is almost admirable—they're creative problem-solvers who bend rules without technically breaking them, which is why con artists and salesman characters in movies are often portrayed as charming fenaglers.

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