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View synonyms for cowpuncher

cowpuncher

[ kou-puhn-cher ]

noun

  1. a cowboy or cowgirl.


cowpuncher

/ ˈkaʊˌpəʊk; ˈkaʊˌpʌntʃə /

noun

  1. informal words for cowboy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cowpuncher1

1875–80; cow 1 + puncher ( punch 1, -er 1 )
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Example Sentences

It beats punching cows, though—that is, when a fellow discovers that he isn't a successful cowpuncher.

The cowpuncher's mount went down, its nose burrowing into the turf.

It came almost before the words were out of the cowpuncher's mouth.

Tad then delivered his message and rode on to the next cowpuncher.

The cowpuncher's fingers were opening and closing convulsively.

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