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
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Prolonged and often heated argument or dispute.
"After months of wrangling, the two sides finally signed the deal."
How to use wrangling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOngoing arguing or disputing, usually over details.
Common pairings
political wrangling
legal wrangling
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Word forms
- Plural
- wranglings
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English wranglyng, wranglinge, equivalent to wrangle + -ing.
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Rhymes for wrangling
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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.
