cowpuncher

[ kou-puhn-cher ]

noun

1. a cowboy or cowgirl.

cowpuncher

/ ˈkaʊˌpəʊk; ˈkaʊˌpʌntʃə /

noun

1. informal words for cowboy

Word History and Origins

Origin of cowpuncher¹

1875–80; cow ¹ + puncher ( punch ¹, -er ¹ )

Example Sentences

It beats punching cows, though—that is, when a fellow discovers that he isn't a successful cowpuncher.

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The cowpuncher's mount went down, its nose burrowing into the turf.

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It came almost before the words were out of the cowpuncher's mouth.

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Tad then delivered his message and rode on to the next cowpuncher.

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The cowpuncher's fingers were opening and closing convulsively.

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