Definition of cowpoke

cowpokenoun

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/ˈkaʊpəʊk//ˈkaʊpəʊk/

The term "cowpoke" originally emerged as slang in the American Old West during the late 1800s. Its exact origin is unclear, but it is believed to have been coined as a humorous variation of "cowpuncher," a label given to cattle ranchers who branded and herded livestock. The suffix "-poke" was likely added to the word to poke fun at the cowboys' clothes, as their long-legged pants were sometimes referred to as "poke sacks" due to their wide, baggy appearance. Cowboys themselves may have also adopted the term as a playful way to refer to their fellow workers. The phrase came to prominence in popular culture through Western films and literature, where it has been used to describe rough-and-tumble cowboys, outlaws, and other ranch-hand characters. Today, "cowpoke" is still used in modern slang, primarily in lighthearted contexts, to refer to people with a cowboy or rustic image.

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Example:
  • The group of cowboys on the ranch were all proud to be known as cowpoke, riding the range and wrangling cattle.
  • The cowpoke's leather boots crunched on the dirt path as he made his way to the main corral.
  • The cowpoke's hat cast a shadow over his face as he squinted into the bright sunshine.
  • The cowpoke's trusty steed whinnied in greeting as its master swung onto its back.
  • The cowpoke's trusty old lasso hung from the saddle, ready for any unexpected cattle escapes.
  • The cowpoke's calloused hands gripped the reins tightly as he guided his horse through the bright Western landscape.
  • The cowpoke's broad-brimmed hat shaded his face as he strode purposefully across the ranch.
  • The cowpoke's team of ranch hands bustled in the barn, getting ready to herd the cattle to the nearby market.
  • The cowpoke's deep, authoritative voice boomed as he called out orders to his team.
  • The cowpoke's loyal horse whickered contentedly as they watched a magnificent sunset over the ranch.

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