Meaning & Definition of Cowboy in English
English⟶
Cowboy
/kaʊbɔɪ/
noun
1. A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
synonym:
- cowboy,
- cowpuncher,
- puncher,
- cowman,
- cattleman,
- cowpoke,
- cowhand,
- cowherd
2. A performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging
synonym:
- cowboy,
- rodeo rider
3. Someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles)
synonym:
- cowboy
Examples of using
My grandmother ran off with a cowboy.
The cowboy quickly jumped out the window.
Do you know where I might find small cowboy boots?