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wrangling.

contention; gainstriving

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹæŋ.ɡə.lɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹæŋ.ɡə.lɪŋ/Canada, General-American[ˈɹɛəŋ.ɡə.lɪŋ]Canada, General-American

  1. contention; gainstriving

    countable · uncountable

  2. dispute; disputation; quarreling

    countable · uncountable

  3. a dispute; a contentious argument; a brawl

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈɹæŋ.ɡə.lɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɹæŋ.ɡə.lɪŋ/Canada, General-American[ˈɹɛəŋ.ɡə.lɪŋ]Canada, General-American

  1. present participle and gerund of wrangle

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From wrangle + -ing.

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