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cow·boy C0707100 (kou′boi′)n.1. A hired man, especially in the western United States, who tends cattle and performs many of his duties on horseback. Also called cowman; also called regionally buckaroo, vaquero, waddy2. See Note at buckaroo2. An adventurous hero.3. Slang A reckless person, such as a driver, pilot, or manager, who ignores potential risks.cowboy (ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ) n1. (Agriculture) Also called: cowhand a hired man who herds and tends cattle, usually on horseback, esp in the western US2. (Historical Terms) a conventional character of Wild West folklore, films, etc3. informal a. a person who is an irresponsible or unscrupulous operator in businessb. (as modifier): cowboy contractors; cowboy shop steward. 4. (Agriculture) Austral a man or boy who tends cattle ˈcowˌgirl fem ncow•boy (ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ)
n. 1. a man, usu. on horseback, who herds and tends cattle. 2. a reckless vehicle driver. [1715–25] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  cowboy - a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horsebackcowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpoke, cowpuncher, puncher, cattlemanbuckaroo, buckeroo, vaquero - local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California)cowgirl - a woman cowboygaucho - a cowboy of the South American pampashorse wrangler, wrangler - a cowboy who takes care of the saddle horsesranch hand - a hired hand on a ranchroper - a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses | | 2. |  cowboy - a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldoggingrodeo riderperformer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience | | 3. | cowboy - someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles)adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks |
cowboynoun1. cowhand, drover, herder, rancher, stockman, cattleman, herdsman, gaucho (S. American), buckaroo (U.S.), ranchero (U.S.), cowpuncher (U.S. informal), broncobuster (U.S.), wrangler (U.S.) Ranchers have recently been finding it impossible to recruit people to work as cowboys.2. amateur, fraud, rogue, incompetent, bungler, nonprofessional Those builders we hired were nothing but a bunch of cowboys.Translationscow1 (kau) noun1. the female of cattle used for giving milk. He has ten cows and a bull. 母牛 母牛2. the female of certain other animals eg the elephant, whale. 某些動物的母獸，如母象、母鯨 母兽ˈcowboy noun in the United States, a man who looks after cattle on a ranch. 美國牛仔 牧童ˈcowherd noun a person who looks after cows. 放牛人 放牛人ˈcowhide noun, adjective (of) the skin of a cow made into leather. a bag made of cowhide; a cowhide bag. 牛皮 牛皮cowboy
drugstore cowboy1. A young man who loiters in public places, such as on street corners or outside of drugstores, especially in the attempt to impress or woo young women. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I hate going through this area, there's always a few drugstore cowboys cat-calling me when I pass by.2. A person who dresses and acts like a cowboy but who has never worked as one and has none of a cowboy's skills or experience. Originally a reference to extras in Hollywood western films (who would remain in costume off set), it later extended to anyone who wears cowboy clothing purely for the purposes of style or affectation. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. The senator accused his challenger of being a drugstore cowboy—a city slicker who had no idea what it meant to live or work in the rural countryside.3. One who sells, steals, and/or gets high on prescription or over-the-counter medications. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. Police apprehended a drugstore cowboy who held up a local pharmacy and made off with loads of prescription medication.See also: cowboycowboy upTo act tough and determined, like a stereotypical cowboy. Come on, dude, cowboy up! We can totally make that jump on our bikes!See also: cowboy, upcowboy n. a reckless and independent man; a reckless driver. (Also a term of address.) Come on, cowboy, finish your coffee and get moving. drugstore cowboy n. a male who hangs around drugstores and other public places trying to impress women. You don’t see the old drugstore cowboys around this part of town anymore. See also: cowboydrugstore cowboyA derisive phrase for a fashionably dressed man who loitered around public places trying to pick up women. The phrase, which may have originated with movie cowboys who wore their costumes when they broke for lunch, brings to mind the fashion plate's inability to ride anything more challenging than a drugstore counter stool.See also: cowboycowboy
cowboy a conventional character of Wild West folklore, films, etc., esp one involved in fighting Indians cowboy[Sun, from William Gibson's cyberpunk SF] Synonymfor hacker. It is reported that at Sun this word is oftensaid with reverence.Cowboy
A derogatory term used as either an adjective or a noun
adjective Referring to a doctor who performs surgery, but isn’t fully qualified and is thus known as a 'cowboy surgeon'
noun A doctor who performs a type of surgery—e.g., a hair transplant—with little experience for the procedureLegalSeeCowCowboy
CowboyA slang term for an employee who is hard to manage either because he/she does not work well with others, has a difficult personality, or for some other reason.cowboy
Synonyms for cowboynoun cowhandSynonyms- cowhand
- drover
- herder
- rancher
- stockman
- cattleman
- herdsman
- gaucho
- buckaroo
- ranchero
- cowpuncher
- broncobuster
- wrangler
noun amateurSynonyms- amateur
- fraud
- rogue
- incompetent
- bungler
- nonprofessional
Synonyms for cowboynoun a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horsebackSynonyms- cowhand
- cowherd
- cowman
- cowpoke
- cowpuncher
- puncher
- cattleman
Related Words- buckaroo
- buckeroo
- vaquero
- cowgirl
- gaucho
- horse wrangler
- wrangler
- ranch hand
- roper
noun a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldoggingSynonymsRelated Words- performer
- performing artist
noun someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles)Related Words |