blagging
Talking your way
Blagging is British slang for obtaining something through persuasion, deception, or sheer nerve.
You might blag your way into a party without an invitation, blag free drinks from the bartender, or blag confidential information by pretending to be someone you're not: He blagged his way past security.
The word suggests cunning resourcefulness rather than outright theft.
Proceeding without preparation
- ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
- extemporizeSpeak without preparation
- on-the-spotOccurring immediately where needed
- impromptuWithout advance preparation
quick-thinking · resourceful · off-the-cuff · making it up · spontaneity · unscripted · unrehearsed · bluffing
Charmingly persuasive in speech
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- flatteryExcessive insincere praise
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- ingratiationDeliberate favor-seeking behavior
glibness · sweet-talk · coaxing · wheedling · cajolery · suaveness · blarney · schmoozing
Shameless, defiant boldness
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
nerve · cheek · front · brass neck · cockiness · brashness · swagger · impudence
Argument against
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- hoodwinkTrick into false belief
- dupeDeceive or victim
trick · hoax · swindle · hustle · grift · bamboozle · deceive · mislead
Unlawful taking of property
- nickingSmall cuts or thefts
- pilferingMinor, sneaky theft
- filchingStealing small items
- swipingTaking something swiftly
pinching · boosting · shoplifting · thieving · lifting · scrounging · five-finger discount
winging
Proceeding without preparation
- ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
- extemporizeSpeak without preparation
- on-the-spotOccurring immediately where needed
impromptu · quick-thinking · resourceful · off-the-cuff · making it up · spontaneity · unscripted · unrehearsed · bluffing · faking it
smooth-talking
Charmingly persuasive in speech
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- flatteryExcessive insincere praise
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
ingratiation · glibness · sweet-talk · coaxing · wheedling · cajolery · suaveness · blarney · schmoozing · soft-soap
brazenness
Shameless, defiant boldness
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
gall · nerve · cheek · front · brass neck · cockiness · brashness · swagger · impudence · effrontery
con
Argument against
dupe · trick · hoax · swindle · hustle · grift · bamboozle · deceive · mislead · falsify
stealing
Unlawful taking of property
swiping · pinching · boosting · shoplifting · thieving · lifting · scrounging · five-finger discount
blagginghonesty
Truthfulness, sincerity
truthfulness · candor · sincerity · straightforwardness · transparency
blaggingearning
Gaining through work
deserving · meriting · paying one's dues · grafting · putting in the work