Buckaroo vs. Cowboy — What's the Difference?

Western US See cowboy.

A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks. The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century arose from the vaquero traditions of northern Mexico and became a figure of special significance and legend.

A cowboy; specifically, a working cowboy who generally does not partake in rodeos.

(especially in the western US) a man who herds and tends cattle, performing much of his work on horseback

One who sports a distinctive buckaroo style of cowboy clothing, boots, and heritage.

A dishonest or careless person in business, especially an unqualified one

A style of cowboy boot with a high and uniquely tapered heel.

Work as a cowboy.

A reckless, headstrong person.

A hired man, especially in the western United States, who tends cattle and performs many of his duties on horseback. Also called cowman; also called regionally buckaroo, vaquero, waddy2. See Note at buckaroo

(slang) A dollar; a buck.

An adventurous hero.

A cowboy, especially used of one who breaks broncos; - used especially in California.

(Slang) A reckless person, such as a driver, pilot, or manager, who ignores potential risks.

A fellow; a guy.

A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

Local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California)

A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.

(informal) A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.

A dishonest and/or incompetent independent tradesman.

A playing card of king rank.

(uncountable) cowboy pool

(intransitive) To work as a cowboy, herding cattle.

A cattle herder; a drover; specifically, one of an adventurous class of herders and drovers on the plains of the Western and Southwestern United States.

One of the marauders who, in the Revolutionary War infested the neutral ground between the American and British lines, and committed depredations on the Americans.

A hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

A performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging

Someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles)