Meaning of Buckaroo | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A cowboy; specifically, a working cowboy who generally does not participate in rodeos.
   US, also, attributive
2. Synonym of buck (“a dollar”).
   US, slang
3. A locality in the Mid-Western council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.
4. One who adopts a distinctive style of cowboy attire and heritage.
   US, broadly
5. A style of cowboy boot with a high heel tapered at the back.
   US, broadly
6. A headstrong, reckless person; a hothead.
   US, Western, figuratively

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Examples

“No thanks, cowboy. If I was to let⟳ every rodeo hand I pulled a bull off of buy⟳ me liquor, I'd have⟳ been an alcoholic long ago. Pullin' bulls off of you buckaroos is just my job. So save⟳ your money for your next entry fee, cowboy.”

“Many cowboy poets have⟳ a buckaroo look⟳ and feel⟳ about them.”

“Don’t run⟳ in looking for a fight⟳ like⟳ some kind of buckaroo.”

“That’ll be twenty buckaroos, buddy.”

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