blagging

American  

[blag-ing] / ˈblæg ɪŋ /

noun

Caribbean.

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

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Other Word Forms

• blagger noun

Etymology

Origin of blagging

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

Example Sentences

"He was providing information you couldn't get elsewhere," Sherborne challenged her, suggesting this was the result of "blagging" information from an airline, and producing evidence of phone calls between them at the time.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The claimants have accused ANL 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. 21, 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