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cowboy

/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
  2. A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
  3. A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.
  4. A dishonest and/or incompetent independent tradesman.
  5. A playing card of king rank.
  6. To work as a cowboy, herding cattle.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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