cowpoke

[kou-pohk]

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noun Southwestern U.S.

a cowboy or cowgirl.

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Origin of cowpoke

1880–85; cow¹ + poke¹ (probably formed after cowpuncher)

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Related Words for cowpoke

herdsman, herder, breeder, farmer, bronco, shepherd, cowboy, wrangler, vaquero, grazier, drover, cowpoke, cattleman, granger, stockman, gaucho, hand, cowgirl, cowhand, rancher

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Valdes-Rodriguez is dating a New Mexico cowpoke who is attempting to toughen up her son.
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Bryan Curtis
July 18, 2011