Blagging

Word BLAGGING
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Definitions and meanings of "Blagging"

What do we mean by blagging?

To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion.

(specifically) To obtain confidential information by impersonation or other deception.

To pick up someone.

(1960s) To inveigle by persuasion.

(1940s) To deceive; to perpetrate a hoax on.

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The word "blagging" in example sentences

People found guilty of obtaining personal details by deception - known as "blagging" - should be jailed, Deputy PM Nick Clegg has said. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Well, as of writing this e-mail David Cameron is standing by his press adviser Andy Coulson, the former News of the World editor linked today with allegations that reporters on his former newspaper may have been involved in a pattern of telephone bugging and "blagging" - in effect, lying - to obtain stories. ❋ Unknown (2009)

One of the features of this piece of legalized nation-blagging is that the EU will have the ability to make all sorts of amendments to the Constitution, including the abolition of vetoes, without having to bother with the inconvenience of getting everyone’s consent to anything so tricky as a new Treaty. ❋ Unknown (2007)

As well as phone hacking, the notes referred to "blagging", obtaining information by deception. ❋ James Kirkup (2011)

The Sunday Times has argued the story was in the public interest, and therefore obtaining information by deceit - or "blagging" - was defensible. ❋ Unknown (2012)

He described some of the "dark arts" he had been told of by tabloid reporters, including burglary, phone and email hacking and "blagging" - obtaining information by deceit. ❋ Jill Lawless (2011)

's British tabloids obtained personal information on individuals through a technique known as blagging, according to the government agency charged with enforcing Britain's privacy laws. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Is "blagging" a new word for blogging and bragging at the same time? ❋ Tim Romano (2008)

The information was allegedly obtained via a practice known as "blagging," in which an individual lies to obtain private information such as unlisted phone numbers, addresses and voice-mail PIN codes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"The current very low penalties under the Data Protection Act for "blagging" offences which do not involve telecoms interception are not a sufficient deterrent to stop the widespread illegal trade in personal information." ❋ Praguetory (2007)

One of these investigators, Steve Whittamore, ran a network of specialists who concentrated on "blagging", or tricking information out of confidential databases run by banks, credit card and phone companies, Revenue and Customs, the police national computer and other sources. ❋ Jjn1 (2010)

Kate Moss has revealed that she feels she is "blagging" her career in fashion. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The report criticises the Metropolitan Police for failing to investigate suggestions that illegal hacking and "blagging" of personal data were widespread at News International. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Ian Burrell: Lawyers could be the winners in Fleet Street hacks '' blagging 'game Dominic Lawson: Sacking social workers will not stem this tide of depravity ❋ Unknown (2009)

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