BUCKAROO

vaquero, buckaroo, buckeroo

(noun) local names for a cowboy (‘vaquero’ is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and ‘buckaroo’ is used especially in California)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

buckaroo (plural buckaroos)

A cowboy; specifically, a working cowboy who generally does not partake in rodeos.

One who sports a distinctive buckaroo style of cowboy clothing, boots, and heritage.

A style of cowboy boot with a high and uniquely tapered heel.

A reckless, headstrong person.

(slang) A dollar; a buck.

Source: Wiktionary



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