buckaroo

/ˈbʌkəroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a cowboy, especially in the United States, particularly one who works on a ranch or in the cattle industry.

“The buckaroo expertly roped the wild mustang.”

2. verb

to ride or work on horseback, especially in the western United States.

“The young cowboy learned to buckaroo across the open plains.”

Synonyms

  • cowboy
  • rancher

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • office worker