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
The Ramblers wrote a full score of music and lyrics, and Haber made changes in the script that combined Elizabethan language with cowpoke action.
From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2020
He showed them his pistols and his rope tricks from the time he was a cowpoke in the West.
From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2018
“Get your cowpoke feet out of my shooting area!”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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