buckaroo
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9.8
- noun
- /ˌbʌkəˈru/
- Informal
:
vaquero
- Bill has lost his buckaroo grin.
- Hey, buckaroo
- little buckaroo
- big buckaroo
Whenever you start back again, you start right here, buckaroo.
- Whenever you start back again, you start right here, buckaroo.
Examples
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- Happy trails, buckaroos!
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The old rancher told stories of the tough buckaroos he worked with in Nevada.
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- Okay, buckaroo, get 'em up and I do mean your hands!
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Well now, what is that supposed to mean there, buckaroo?
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We'll bring in these buckaroos ourselves, tonight.
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You're in great danger, buckaroo.
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Last warning, buckaroo!
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I'm a regular buckaroo.
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BRONCO BILLY: Get your gear, buckaroos.
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At the rodeo, the young buckaroo showcased his impressive roping skills.
Synonyms
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3.2
A person who rides and ropes animals in rodeo shows
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9.9
A person who works with cattle like a cowboy in the southwestern United States
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9.6
A man who rides a horse, often seen in rural life
A Hawaiian cowboy who herds cattle on ranches
A person who owns or works on a ranch and cares for cattle and horses
A young man who works on a sheep or cattle farm in Australia to learn how to look after animals
Idioms
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word buckaroo comes from the Spanish vaquero, which comes from vaca meaning 'cow'. English speakers in the US West heard vaquero and changed it to buckaroo, so it became another name for a cowboy, especially in California and Nevada.