Buckaroo

Pronunciation: /ˌbʌkəˈruː/

Definitions of buckaroo

noun a cowboy or ranch hand, especially in the western United States

Example Sentences

A1 The buckaroo rode his horse through the desert.

A2 The buckaroo wrangled cattle on the ranch.

B1 The buckaroo wore a cowboy hat and boots.

B2 The buckaroo competed in a rodeo event.

C1 The buckaroo was known for his expert horseback riding skills.

C2 The seasoned buckaroo led a team of cowboys on a cattle drive.

Examples of buckaroo in a Sentence

formal The buckaroo rode his horse with skill and precision.

informal Hey there, buckaroo! How's it going?

slang That buckaroo is one tough cowboy.

figurative Being a buckaroo in the world of finance requires a steady hand and nerves of steel.

Grammatical Forms of buckaroo

• past tense: buckarooed
• plural: buckaroos
• comparative: more buckaroo
• superlative: most buckaroo
• present tense: buckaroo
• future tense: will buckaroo
• perfect tense: have buckarooed
• continuous tense: is buckarooing
• singular: buckaroo
• positive degree: buckaroo
• infinitive: to buckaroo
• gerund: buckarooing
• participle: buckarooed

Origin and Evolution of buckaroo

First Known Use: 1827 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'buckaroo' is believed to have originated from the Spanish word 'vaquero' meaning cowboy or cattle driver.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'buckaroo' became a term used in the American West to refer to cowboys or ranch hands, particularly in the regions of California and Nevada.