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How to pronounce “cowboy”

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Pronunciation guide for cowboy

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of cowboy with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Birds Aren’t Real? How a Conspiracy Takes FlightI'd often be out there, cowboy hat on,
Definition summary
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

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How to pronounce cowboy

Birds Aren’t Real? How a Conspiracy Takes Flight

I'd often be out there, cowboy hat on,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “cowboy”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
  • A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
  • (informal) A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.
  • (British, New Zealand, informal) A dishonest or incompetent independent tradesman.
  • (card games, slang) A playing card of king rank.
  • (uncountable) Ellipsis of cowboy pool.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To work as a cowboy, herding cattle.

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