buckaroo
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/ˌbʌkəˈɹu/
English
Definitions
noun
- A cowboy; specifically, a working cowboy who generally does not partake in rodeos.
- One who sports a distinctive buckaroo style of cowboy clothing, boots, and heritage.“Many cowboy poets have a buckaroo look and feel about them.”
- A style of cowboy boot with a high and uniquely tapered heel.
- A reckless, headstrong person.“Don’t run in looking for a fight like some kind of buckaroo.”
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