cowboys

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
  2. noun a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging
  3. noun someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles)

Synonyms

cowboy, cowpuncher, puncher, cowman, cattleman, cowpoke, cowhand, cowherd

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