blagging
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of blagging
1840–45; perhaps from French blaguer “to tell lies” + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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One of the investigators, Gavin Burrows, previously said in a witness statement he worked for the Daily Mail in phone tapping and "blagging" private information.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
The claimants have accused the publisher of "clear, systematic and sustained use of unlawful information gathering" for stories between 1993 and "beyond" 2018, including through private investigators and blagging.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
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 • Jun. 15, 2024
A different judge ruled in July that Harry could proceed with his lawsuit against NGN over his claims of "blagging" confidential details about him and using other unlawful invasions of privacy.
From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2023
In earlier court documents, his lawyers suggested "blagging" took place as recently as when he began dating Meghan.
From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023
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