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blagged

The correct spelling is blagged.

How to pronounce blagged

verb

Say it like: Bla-gje-d

The correct spelling is blagged. To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion. For example: "Can I blag a fag?"

Usage Examples

Can I blag a fag?

The newspaper is accused of blagging details of Gordon Brown's flat purchase from his solicitors.

He's blagged his way into many a party.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion.
  2. 2.(specifically) To obtain confidential information by impersonation or other deception.
  3. 3.To pick up someone.
  4. 4.(1960s) To inveigle by persuasion.
  5. 5.(1940s) To deceive; to perpetrate a hoax on.

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