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cowboy
[kou-boi]
noun
a man who herds and tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western U.S., and who traditionally goes about most of his work on horseback.
a man who exhibits the skills attributed to such cowboys, especially in rodeos.
Chiefly Northeastern U.S.a reckless or speedy automobile driver.
Informal.a reckless or irresponsible person, especially a show-off or one who undertakes a dangerous or sensitive task heedlessly.
They put foreign policy in the hands of cowboys.
(during the American Revolution) a member of a pro-British guerrilla band that operated between the American and British lines near New York City.
verb (used without object)
to work as a cowboy.
cowboy
/ ˈ첹ʊˌɔɪ /
noun
Also called: cowhand.a hired man who herds and tends cattle, usually on horseback, esp in the western US
a conventional character of Wild West folklore, films, etc, esp one involved in fighting Indians
informal
a person who is an irresponsible or unscrupulous operator in business
( as modifier )
cowboy contractors
cowboy shop steward
a man or boy who tends cattle
Other Word Forms
- ˈǷˌ noun
Example Sentences
A cowboy hat, similar to what Boelter, 57, was believed to have been wearing, was found nearby.
Out of all the guys in the crowd, there was just something about him and his tight jeans, his boots and his cowboy hat.
His one demand, they said, was to wear a cowboy costume for his scene, which they obliged.
Beyoncé's rodeo rumbled into London, bringing with it every country cliché you could think of - cowboy hats, horseshoes, tassels and even a gold mechanical bull.
Opposites attract in this story of a spoiled pop princess and a cowboy.
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