blagging

[blag-ing]

noun

Caribbean.

1. informal conversation in a public place, often deceitful.

Other Word Forms

• blagger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of blagging¹

1840–45; perhaps from French blaguer “to tell lies” + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

In written submissions, barrister David Sherborne said it could be "inferred" through an invoice that extensive details in a Daily Mail story ahead of Prince William's birthday party were "obtained through blagging" - meaning dishonestly.

From BBC

After ditching the saxophone, they rebranded as Earth, taking as many gigs as they could manage, and even blagging a few extras.

From BBC

The M&S hackers broke into the company's system by means of blagging or tricking their way into the system.

From BBC

The word “hacking” is often used as a shorthand for a variety of tactics, including blagging, that became known as British journalism’s “dark arts.”

From New York Times

The methods are generally illegal, but British law makes an exception for blagging when the information is obtained in the public interest.

From New York Times