cowpoke
[ kou-pohk ]
/ ˈkaʊˌpoʊk /
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noun Southwestern U.S.
a cowboy or cowgirl.
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Origin of cowpoke
Words nearby cowpoke
Cowper's gland, Cowper's glands, cow pie, cow pillow, cow pilot, cowpoke, cow pony, cowpox, COWPS, cowpuncher, cowrie
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Example sentences from the Web for cowpoke
Valdes-Rodriguez is dating a New Mexico cowpoke who is attempting to toughen up her son.
On a sudden impulse, the old cowpoke took off his ten-gallon hat and plumped it on the creature.
Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X|Victor AppletonThe old cowpoke was splendidly dressed in a maroon satin shirt and white whipcord breeches tucked into shiny new boots.
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung|Victor AppletonMounting the platform, the stout cowpoke raised his hands and shouted for attention.
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung|Victor Appleton