buckaroo
Buckaroo (noun) means a cowboy, especially one working cattle rather than competing in rodeos. Example: “The old buckaroo had spent forty years on horseback.”
How to use buckaroo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn American West term for a working cowboy.
Word forms
buckaroos plural, buckaroos plural
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The old _____ had spent forty years on horseback.
Etymology
An Americanized adaptation of Spanish vaquero ("cowboy"), reshaped under the influence of the English word "buck."
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What does “buckaroo” mean?
The word “buckaroo” means a cowboy, especially one working cattle rather than competing in rodeos. In plain terms, an American West term for a working cowboy.
How do you pronounce “buckaroo”?
“Buckaroo” is pronounced buh-kuh-ROO (/ˌbʌkəˈɹu/ in IPA).
How do you use “buckaroo” in a sentence?
Here is “buckaroo” used in a sentence: “The old buckaroo had spent forty years on horseback.”
What part of speech is “buckaroo”?
“Buckaroo” is a noun.
Where does the word “buckaroo” come from?
The word “buckaroo” comes from Spanish. An Americanized adaptation of Spanish vaquero ("cowboy"), reshaped under the influence of the English word "buck.".
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