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Cowpoke: meaning, definitions and examples

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cowpoke

 

[ หˆkaสŠหŒpoสŠk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ranch hand

A cowpoke is a slang term for a cowboy or cowgirl, typically used in the western United States. It refers to someone who works on a ranch, herding cattle and performing various tasks related to livestock.

Synonyms

cowboy, cowgirl, ranch hand

Examples of usage

  • The cowpoke rode out at dawn to round up the cattle.
  • The cowpoke spent the day repairing fences on the ranch.
  • She's a skilled cowpoke who can lasso a steer with ease.

Translations

Translations of the word "cowpoke" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vaqueiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฏ-เคชเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cowboy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koboi

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 ุฑุงุนูŠ ุงู„ุจู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kovboj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kovboj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰›ไป”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kavboj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบreki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฒะฑะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ‘แƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kovboy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vaquero

Etymology

The term 'cowpoke' originated in the American West in the late 19th century. It is a combination of 'cow' and 'poke,' with 'poke' being a slang term for an awkward or clumsy person. Over time, 'cowpoke' evolved to refer specifically to a ranch hand or cowboy. The word has become synonymous with the cowboy lifestyle and is often used in a nostalgic or romanticized way to evoke images of the Wild West.

See also: cow, coward, cowboy, cowgirl, cowhand, cowherd, cowman, cowpuncher, cows, cowshed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,889, 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.