Meaning & Definition of word "Wrangle"

Wrangle

/ˈræŋɡl/

noun:

  • 1. a complex argument or dispute.
    • Example: Their wrangle about the budget went on for weeks without resolution.

verb:

  • 1. to have a long and complicated dispute or argument.
    • Example: The two lawyers wrangled over the details of the contract for hours.
  • 2. to herd or tend cattle or other livestock.
    • Example: He learned to wrangle cattle on his family's ranch from a young age.

Etymology

From the American English dialect, perhaps a diminutive of 'wrang,' which means to argue or quarrel.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wrangle over:

To argue over a specific issue.

wrangle with:

To struggle to deal with a difficult issue.

wrangle for control:

To fight or compete for authority or dominance.

Related Words

wrangling:

The act of engaging in disputes or arguments.

wrangler:

A person who wrangles, especially one who manages or gathers livestock.

Slang Meanings of wrangle

Meaning: To have an intense argument.

Example Sentence: They were wrangling about whose turn it was to do the dishes.

Meaning: To negotiate or argue over small details.

Example Sentence: Stop wrangling over the price and just make a deal.