Word
wrangler
Phoneticswran·gler
US/ˈɹæŋɡəɫɝ/
UK/ɹˈæŋɡlɐ/
Definition
n. a person who is very good at their job and makes everything look easy. It is a slang word for someone who is an expert at what they do.
n. a person who is exceptionally skilled or proficient in a particular field. Slang in register; typically used to describe a highly competent professional or a master of a specific technical skill.
Examples
“He is a real wrangler when it comes to fixing computers.”
“The team hired a wrangler to handle the complex logistics of the international conference.”
“In the high-stakes world of professional poker, a wrangler is often the person who can read the table and adjust the strategy in real time to ensure a win.”
Examples
simple
“He is a real wrangler when it comes to fixing computers.”
contextual
“The team hired a wrangler to handle the complex logistics of the international conference.”
complex
“In the high-stakes world of professional poker, a wrangler is often the person who can read the table and adjust the strategy in real time to ensure a win.”
Etymology
From wrangle + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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