noun

wrangling

RANG-guh-lihng

Wrangling (noun) means Prolonged and often heated argument or dispute. Example: “After months of wrangling, the two sides finally signed the deal.”

noun

Prolonged and often heated argument or dispute.

"After months of wrangling, the two sides finally signed the deal."

How to use wrangling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOngoing arguing or disputing, usually over details.

Common pairings

political wrangling legal wrangling

Word forms

wranglings plural

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Etymology

From Middle English wranglyng, wranglinge, equivalent to wrangle + -ing.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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haggle wrangle haggling

Related words

row argue dispute controversy negotiate bargain bargaining haggle

Rhymes for wrangling

angling dangling jangling strangling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wrangling” mean?

The word “wrangling” means prolonged and often heated argument or dispute. In plain terms, ongoing arguing or disputing, usually over details.

How do you pronounce “wrangling”?

“Wrangling” is pronounced RANG-guh-lihng (/ˈɹæŋ.ɡə.lɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “wrangling” in a sentence?

Here is “wrangling” used in a sentence: “After months of wrangling, the two sides finally signed the deal.”

What part of speech is “wrangling”?

“Wrangling” is a noun.

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