cowpoke
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cowpoke
1880–85; cow 1 + poke 1 (probably formed after cowpuncher )
Example Sentences
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One theory is that the moniker emerged from a cowpoke misinterpretation of the Spanish word galón, for braided hat-bands.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
As families dine while seated on brick-red benches and tree stumps, a guitar-strumming crooner in a cowboy hat and boots serenades with classic cowpoke tunes.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023
He showed them his pistols and his rope tricks from the time he was a cowpoke in the West.
From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2018
In a city that loves Rodgers and Hammerstein, this account of the pioneering 1943 show about frontier folk generated advance curiosity for the casting of Mr. Fairchild as the lanky young cowpoke, Will Parker.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2017
“Get your cowpoke feet out of my shooting area!”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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