I. ˈraŋ-gəl verb
( wran·gled ; wran·gling -g(ə-)liŋ)
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Old High German ringan to struggle — more at wring
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
2. : to engage in argument or controversy
transitive verb
1. : to obtain by persistent arguing or maneuvering : wangle
2.
[back-formation from wrangler ]
: to herd and care for (livestock and especially horses) on the range
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1. : an angry, noisy, or prolonged dispute or quarrel
2. : the action or process of wrangling
Synonyms: see quarrel