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cowboy

/ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

Translations

cowboynoun

cowboys

/ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

ковбой

The cowboy rode his horse across the open plains.

Ковбой ехал на своем коне по открытым равнинам.

Additional translations

ковбойский шляпник

Synonyms

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’.

cowboyadjective

more cowboy

Comp.

most cowboy

Super.

/ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., “cowboy boots”) and figuratively to describe reckless or unprofessional behaviour (esp. BrE).

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.