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cowboy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

Forms: cowboys

cowboy means: A person who rides horses and usually looks after cattle, especially in the American West.

noun

HORSE RIDERA2

A person who rides horses and usually looks after cattle, especially in the American West.

  • The cowboy rode a horse.
  • Cowboys moved the cattle across the river.
  • She watched a cowboy repair his saddle.

Similar words: cowhand

Common phrases: cowboy hat, cowboy boots, ranch cowboy

RECKLESS PERSONC1

Someone who takes foolish risks, often to impress other people.

  • That driver is a cowboy.
  • The manager called him a cowboy for ignoring safety rules.
  • We cannot trust these cowboys with expensive equipment.

Similar words: show-off, hothead

Common phrases: reckless cowboy, act like a cowboy

Questions about cowboy

What does cowboy mean?

A person who rides horses and usually looks after cattle, especially in the American West.

What is cowboy in other languages?

Türkçe: kovboy · Español: vaquero · Français: cow-boy · Deutsch: Cowboy · Italiano: cowboy · 日本語: カウボーイ

How do you pronounce cowboy?

It is pronounced /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/.

How do you use cowboy in a sentence?

The cowboy rode a horse. Cowboys moved the cattle across the river.

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