buckeroo

/ˈbʌkɪruː/

Definitions

1. noun

a cowboy, especially a young or inexperienced one

“The buckeroo struggled to lasso the runaway steer.”

2. interjection

an expression of excitement or enthusiasm, often used by cowboys

“Yeehaw! Whoa, buckeroo, slow down!”

Synonyms

  • cowboy
  • cowpoke
  • ranchhand

Antonyms

  • cityslicker
  • urbanite