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 of wrangler

• cowboy

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

And before his television career, Rausch built a social media following as a snake wrangler in his native Alabama and across the South, posting videos of himself handling and relocating various reptiles as a part of his business. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026

Jason was the wrangler and the blind driver of those mules in that movie. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026

Many believe that Andrew's daughter Beatrice, a skilled negotiator and networker, acted as his wrangler. —Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Rausch, a 27-year-old reptile wrangler, provided fans with the update during a reunion for the show, which aired Thursday immediately after the finale episode. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wrangler

• spangler

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