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

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

It’s handled with humor, as when a gunned-down cowpoke sprouts angel’s wings and warbles his way up to heaven.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2018

Other attendees, more interested in topping the tale of the cowpoke on the next stool, were bellied up to the bar.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2018

“Get your cowpoke feet out of my shooting area!”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye