WikiWord

cowboy

From WikiWord, the free dictionary

/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ English

Definitions

noun

  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.

verb

  1. To work as a cowboy, herding cattle.

Related words

Synonyms

Associated

Rhymes

References