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buckaroo

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/ˌbʌkəˈɹu/ English

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noun

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

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