cowpoke

[ kou-pohk ]

noun

, Southwestern U.S.

1. a cowboy or cowgirl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cowpoke¹

1880–85; cow ¹ + poke ¹ (probably formed after cowpuncher )

Example Sentences

Valdes-Rodriguez is dating a New Mexico cowpoke who is attempting to toughen up her son.

From The Daily Beast

On a sudden impulse, the old cowpoke took off his ten-gallon hat and plumped it on the creature.

From Project Gutenberg

The old cowpoke was splendidly dressed in a maroon satin shirt and white whipcord breeches tucked into shiny new boots.

From Project Gutenberg

Mounting the platform, the stout cowpoke raised his hands and shouted for attention.

From Project Gutenberg

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