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cowpoke

[ kou-pohk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Southwestern U.S.

Origin of cowpoke¹

1880–85; cow ¹ + poke ¹ (probably formed after cowpuncher )

Valdes-Rodriguez is dating a New Mexico cowpoke who is attempting to toughen up her son.

On a sudden impulse, the old cowpoke took off his ten-gallon hat and plumped it on the creature.

The old cowpoke was splendidly dressed in a maroon satin shirt and white whipcord breeches tucked into shiny new boots.

Mounting the platform, the stout cowpoke raised his hands and shouted for attention.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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