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Cowboy

/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/

A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

📖 Definitions of "Cowboy"

noun
  1. 1

    A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

  2. 2

    A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.

  3. 3

    A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.

  4. 4

    A dishonest and/or incompetent independent tradesman.

verb
  1. 1

    To work as a cowboy, herding cattle.

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