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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBlagging
/ˈblæɡ.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of obtaining something through deception or trickery.
"He was accused of blagging his way into the exclusive event without an invitation." - 2
A form of persuasion that involves exaggeration or misrepresentation.
"Her blagging skills helped her secure the job despite lacking the necessary experience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'blagging' originates from British slang, derived from the verb 'blag', which is believed to have roots in the early 20th century. It is thought to be related to the word 'black', possibly referring to the act of deception or trickery, evolving in meaning to encompass various forms of persuasion or manipulation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Blagging" is said worldwide
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escroquerie
Transliteration: eskʁɔkʁi
"Il a été accusé d'escroquerie pour avoir trompé ses amis."
Betrug
Transliteration: bəˈtʁuːk
"Er wurde des Betrugs beschuldigt, weil er seine Identität gefälscht hatte."
imbroglio
Transliteration: imˈbroʎʎo
"È stato accusato di imbroglio per aver mentito sul suo curriculum."
engaño
Transliteration: enˈɡaɲo
"Fue acusado de engaño por obtener el trabajo con mentiras."
enganar
Transliteration: ẽɡɐˈnaʁ
"Ele foi acusado de enganar seus amigos para conseguir um favor."
धोखा
Transliteration: dhokha
"उसे धोखा देने के लिए दोषी ठहराया गया।"
欺骗
Transliteration: qīpiàn
"他因欺骗而被指控。"
사기
Transliteration: sagi
"그는 사기로 고소당했다."
詐欺
Transliteration: sagi
"彼は詐欺で告発された。"
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