blag

Charm your way

Blag is British slang meaning to obtain something through persuasion, trickery, or sheer nerve: He blagged his way into the VIP section, She blagged a free upgrade.

It can also mean to rob, especially in older usage: They blagged a security van.

The noun blag refers to such an act.

To blag suggests getting something you weren't entitled to through confidence rather than violence.

scam

con

Argument against

hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
swindleDeception for financial gain
fraudIntentional criminal trickery

scam · grift · cheat · defraud · fleece · rip-off · steal · pilfer · nick · pinch

talk

sweet-talk

Flatter to persuade

charmAttractive personal quality
persuadeCause to believe
coaxPersuade by gentle urging

wheedle · cajole · flatter · smooth-talk · fast-talk · schmooze · wangle · finagle · inveigle · convince

improvise

busk

Street-perform for donations

ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
extemporizeSpeak without preparation
improvisePerform without preparation

make-do · bluff · fudge · hustle · wangle · brazen

Opposites

legitimacy of acquisition

blagpurchase

Goods obtained for payment

buy · pay for · earn · pay through the nose · compensate

effort and exchange

blagearn

Gain by working

deserve · pay one's way · merit

Family

blagging, blagger, blagged, blaggard

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