buckaroo

noun
UK: /ˌbʌk.əˈruː/
US: /ˌbʌk.əˈruː/

  1. A cowboy, especially one in the Great Basin area of the United States.

    1. The buckaroo rode his horse skillfully across the open range.
    2. That young buckaroo is learning the ropes of ranching from a seasoned veteran.

  2. A lively or mischievous child.

    1. The little buckaroo was running around the yard.
    2. That buckaroo is always getting into some kind of trouble, but he's got a good heart.

Synonyms

cowboy rancher vaquero

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buckaroo" in English means: A cowboy, especially one in the Great Basin area of the United States., A lively or mischievous child..

The phonetic transcription of "buckaroo" is /ˌbʌk.əˈruː/ in British English and /ˌbʌk.əˈruː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buckaroo": cowboy, rancher, vaquero.

Example usage of "buckaroo": "The buckaroo rode his horse skillfully across the open range.". More examples on the page.