wrangler

noun

wran·​gler ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər 

1

: a bickering disputant

2

[short for horse-wrangler, probably partial translation of Mexican Spanish caballerango groom] : a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses

broadly : cowboy

Synonyms

• buckaroo
• buckeroo
• cowboy
• cowhand
• cowman
• cowpoke
• cowpuncher
• waddy [West]
• waddie

Examples of wrangler in a Sentence

a rough-hewn wrangler who never says much

known as a petty, unrelenting wrangler who likes argument for the sake of argument

Recent Examples on the Web

This cornbread casserole recipe is the perfect dish for wranglers, its creator told Fox News Digital. —Peter Burke, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024

Watch as wranglers outfitted in boots, chaps, and hats reminiscent of the early American days drive cattle through the town. —Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

The homeowner said in a Facebook comment that the reptile wrangler was at his home in a matter of minutes, and the snake was safely removed from the mower shortly after. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025

The aging wrangler appreciates the offer, but kindly declines. —Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wrangler

noun

wran·​gler ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər 

1

: a person who quarrels

2

: a ranch hand who takes care of the saddle horses