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Buckaroo: meaning, definitions and examples

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buckaroo

 

[ หŒbสŒk.ษ™หˆruห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cowboy culture

A buckaroo is a term used primarily in the Western United States to refer to a cowboy or ranch worker. The term is often associated with the traditions and lifestyle of cattle herding and ranching. Buckaroos are known for their distinctive attire, which typically includes cowboy boots, hats, and spurs. They play a significant role in maintaining cattle and managing ranch lands, often participating in rodeos and other events that celebrate cowboy culture.

Synonyms

cowboy, rancher, wrangler

Examples of usage

  • The buckaroo rode his horse across the open plains.
  • At the rodeo, the buckaroos showcased their roping skills.
  • She always dreamed of becoming a buckaroo in the wild West.

Translations

Translations of the word "buckaroo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vaqueiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฏ เค•เคพ เคšเคฐเคตเคพเคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cowboy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjaga sapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฒะฑะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kowboj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฆใƒœใƒผใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cow-boy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vaquero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kovboy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์šฐ๋ณด์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฌู„ ุงู„ุจู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kovboj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kovboj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰›ไป”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cowboy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ cowboy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา›ะฐ ะฑะฐา›ั‚ะฐัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ‘แƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vaquero

Etymology

The word 'buckaroo' is believed to be derived from the Spanish word 'vaquero,' which means 'cowboy' or 'herdsman.' The transition from 'vaquero' to 'buckaroo' likely came through the influence of the American cowboy culture in the 19th century, particularly in regions of the U.S. where Spanish-speaking populations coexisted with Anglo settlers. It is thought that the phonetic transformation occurred as English speakers adapted the term to fit their own linguistic patterns. The buckaroo culture is deeply tied to the American West, incorporating elements of horsemanship, cattle ranching, and the rugged, independent lifestyle associated with these brave individuals. The term has been popularized in literature, films, and songs, further embedding it into the cultural fabric of the Western United States.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,644, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.