cowboy

  1. Noun.  A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
  2. Noun.  A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
  3. Noun.  (informal) A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.
  4. Noun.  (British, informal) A dishonest and/or incompetent independent tradesman.
  5. Noun.  (card games, _) A playing card of king rank.
  6. Verb.  (intransitive) To work as a cowboy, herding cattle.

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