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Definition cowboy in American English

cowboy noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
1

a man in stories and movies called Westerns about the North American West. A cowboy's job was to take care of cattle, but they are often shown in dangerous situations and especially having fights with Native Americans.

Synonyms and related words
Arthur Arthurian changeling
2

a man whose job is to take care of cows on a ranch in the U.S.

Synonyms and related words
buckaroo cattleman cowboy
3

someone in business who provides goods or services that are of very bad quality

Example

cowboy builders

Definition cowboy in American English