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cowboy

UK
/ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
US
/ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

Translations

cowboynoun
cowboys
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
US
/ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
The cowboy rode across the open plains, guiding the cattle to the new pasture.
Le cow-boy traversa les plaines ouvertes à cheval, guidant le bétail vers le nouveau pâturage.
Additional translations
cow-boyAu sens figuré, pour une personne téméraire ou peu scrupuleuse, notamment en affaires.
Synonyms
rancher
vaquero
buckaroo
cowpoke
herder
wrangler
cowboyverb
cowboyed
Past Simple
cowboyed
Past Participle
cowboying
Gerund
Regular verb meaning ‘to work as a cowboy’ or, figuratively, ‘to act in a reckless, independent manner’.
cowboyerVerbe rare et surtout employé dans des contextes familiers ou régionaux.
He cowboyed on a ranch every summer during college.
Il cowboyait dans un ranch chaque été pendant ses études.
Additional translations
cowboyerAu figuré, au sens de se comporter de manière imprudente ou peu professionnelle.
cowboyadjective
more cowboy
Comp.
most cowboy
Super.
UK
/ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/
US
/ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., “cowboy boots”) and figuratively to describe reckless or unprofessional behaviour (esp. BrE).
cow-boyEmploi adjectival, souvent dans des contextes liés à l’Ouest américain.
She wore classic cowboy boots to the festival.
Elle portait des bottes cow-boy classiques pour le festival.
Additional translations
cow-boyAu figuré, péjoratif, pour quelque chose de maladroit, peu professionnel ou de mauvaise qualité.

Definitions

cowboynoun
A person, typically a man, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US, and who traditionally goes about his work on horseback.
The cowboy rode across the open plains, guiding the cattle to the new pasture.
A person who is reckless or irresponsible, especially in business or other activities.
The financial advisor was considered a cowboy for his risky investment strategies.
A performer in a rodeo, skilled in activities such as riding broncos or roping cattle.
The cowboy impressed the crowd with his expert lasso skills at the rodeo.
cowboyverb
To work as a cowboy, herding or tending cattle on horseback.
He cowboyed on a ranch every summer during college.
To act in a reckless, independent, or unprofessional manner.
They cowboyed their way through the project without following any guidelines.
cowboyadjective
Relating to or characteristic of cowboys or the American West.
She wore classic cowboy boots to the festival.
Reckless, unprofessional, or of poor quality.
The job was done by a cowboy electrician who ignored safety regulations.
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