Blag

Blag

To scam something. Blagging is to pretend to be someone else to steal their personal information or access their bank accounts.

Example Sentences

"Don't Blag about like that!"
"He's always trying to Blag when he shouldn't."

Etymology & History

British obtain by deception or rob. British dual con and crime meaning. 'Blag your way in' British con. Armed blag British robbery. Working-class British criminal slang. Reflects British deception vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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