blagging

/B L AE1 G IH0 NG/

verb

1
To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion.
“Can I blag a fag?”
syn:obtain sponge
2
(specifically) To obtain confidential information by impersonation or other deception.
“The newspaper is accused of blagging details of Gordon Brown's flat purchase from his solicitors.”
syn:pretext
3
To pick up someone.
4
(1960s) To inveigle by persuasion.
“He's blagged his way into many a party.”
5
(1940s) To deceive; to perpetrate a hoax on.

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