cowpoke
Example Sentences
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One theory is that the moniker emerged from a cowpoke misinterpretation of the Spanish word galón, for braided hat-bands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
Buckle up, cowpoke: On Wednesday, Beyoncé shared the track list for her forthcoming album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
It’s nearly 50 years since Michael Crichton directed “Westworld,” adapted from his novel about a dust-bowl theme park whose chief robot cowpoke turns rogue and begins dueling for real.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 6, 2020
Spooner’s man, just north of town, was also a cowpoke, his hands extended, gripping nothing.
From New York Times ● Aug. 14, 2019
“Get your cowpoke feet out of my shooting area!”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
