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cowboy

cow·boy [ ków bòy ] (plural cow·boys)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. man who tends cattle: a man hired to round up, drive, and tend cattle, especially in the western United States. Cowboys traditionally work on horseback, but now also use motor vehicles.

2. male character in Westerns: a male character in stories and movies about the West in the late 1800s, often shown fighting Native Americans or outlaws

3. male rodeo performer: a man who performs or competes in shows such as rodeos

4. reckless person: a reckless person, especially a driver or pilot ( slang disapproving )

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