Cowboy

/ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Synonyms

  • cowpoke
  • herdsman
  • rancher
  • vaquero
  • wrangler

Slang Meanings

A person who takes unnecessary risks in a situation.
He was being a total cowboy with that stunt.
Someone who acts in an unprofessional manner.
That lawyer is such a cowboy; she often bends the rules.