as in cowboys
a hired hand who tends cattle or horses at a ranch or on the range
it takes a long time to train a good cowpoke
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cowboys
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Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026 -
Mexican cowboys and cowgirls—charros and escaramuzas, as they are called in Spanish—are a parade highlight, often saved for last as a sort of grand finale.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Cowpokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowpokes. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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