cowboy
gb/kˈaʊbˌɔɪ/ us/kˈaʊbˌɔɪ/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 8200
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
1
Person who works with cattle on ranches
A person who works on a ranch with cows and other animals, usually riding a horse to move the animals.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a cowboy works on [a ranch]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes think a cowboy only appears in old movies and no longer exists in real life. In modern English, it still commonly means a real ranch worker, not just a film character.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ranch hand (Focuses on being a general worker on a ranch, not specifically on cattle or horseback work, but often overlaps.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
office worker (Works indoors at a desk, the opposite of the outdoor, physical work done by a cowboy.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
working cowboy
|real-life cowboy
|cowboy hat
|cowboy boots
|Hollywood cowboy
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
jobs
|rural_life
|animals
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He spent his twenties as a cowboy on a large cattle ranch in Texas.
- The movie follows a young cowboy trying to save his family's land.
- Cowboys drove the cattle across the open range to the railhead.
- As a kid, he dreamed of being a real cowboy and riding the plains.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The cowboy rides his horse across the field.
- A cowboy takes care of many cows on the ranch.
- The boy wants to be a cowboy when he grows up.
- We saw a cowboy wearing a big hat and boots.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
2
Person who competes in rodeos
A person who rides bulls or wild horses and does roping and other events in a rodeo show.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[a cowboy] competes in [a rodeo]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes do not realize that a cowboy can be a sports competitor in modern rodeos, not only a ranch worker from history or movies.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
rodeo rider (More specific to riding events; does not necessarily include all cowboy skills like roping or ranch work.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
spectator (Someone who only watches the rodeo instead of competing in it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
rodeo cowboy
|bull-riding cowboy
|bronco-riding cowboy
|professional cowboy
|champion cowboy
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The young cowboy won first place in the bull-riding event.
- Dozens of cowboys lined up to compete in the weekend rodeo.
- She married a rodeo cowboy who travels from town to town.
- After years as a working ranch hand, he became a professional rodeo cowboy.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The cowboy stayed on the bull for eight seconds.
- Many cowboys came to the town for the big rodeo.
- Her brother is a cowboy who rides horses in rodeos.
- The cowboy practices every day for the next rodeo.
ਨਾਂਵ
informal
B2
entity
3
Irresponsible or unqualified worker
A worker who does not follow rules, is not careful, or is not trained, and often does bad or unsafe work.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a cowboy [profession]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is positive, because literal cowboys can be seen as brave heroes in films. In British and some international English, calling someone a "cowboy" in work usually criticizes them as unprofessional or dishonest.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
cowboy operator (Often used for someone running a whole business in a dishonest or careless way, not just doing one job badly.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
professional (Someone who is trained, responsible, and careful about standards, the opposite of a cowboy in this sense.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cowboy builder
|cowboy plumber
|cowboy outfit
|cowboy contractor
|cowboy operation
|cowboy installer
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
work
|business
|quality
|law
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We made the mistake of hiring a cowboy builder, and the extension is already falling apart.
- This industry is full of cowboys who cut corners and disappear when something goes wrong.
- Only cowboys would install gas pipes like that without proper checks.
- The regulator warned that cowboy operators would be fined or shut down.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The company was a cowboy outfit and took our money.
- We used a cowboy builder, and the work was very bad.
- Be careful. There are many cowboys who fix cars in this area.
- This plumber was a cowboy and did not follow safety rules.
ਨਾਂਵ
informal
B2
entity
4
Overconfident or impulsive man (address)
A word used, usually to a man, when he is too excited, too fast, or trying to act too strong or brave, often in a joking way.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
"Easy there, cowboy."
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes think this is just a literal job title. In conversations, especially when followed by a comma ("Easy there, cowboy"), it is a playful or critical way to address a man who is acting too strong, fast, or emotional.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
tough guy (Suggests a man who wants to look strong or dangerous; "cowboy" here is often more playful or teasing.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
careful guy (A careful, cautious man is the opposite of the bold, impulsive behavior suggested by "cowboy" in this sense.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
easy there, cowboy
|slow down, cowboy
|hold on, cowboy
|hey, cowboy
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
people
|behavior
|emotions
|communication
|relationships
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Easy there, cowboy—let's hear the whole story before we jump to conclusions.
- Slow down, cowboy; you can't fix this problem by shouting at everyone.
- "Relax, cowboy," she laughed, seeing how eager he was to impress.
- Hold on, cowboy, you need a plan before you start your own business.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Easy there, cowboy. Please calm down.
- Slow down, cowboy. You are driving too fast.
- Relax, cowboy. We have plenty of time.
- Hold on, cowboy. Think before you act.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
cowboy builder
1/kˈaʊbˌɔɪ bˈɪldɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
Dishonest or unqualified builder
A builder who is not well trained or honest and does very bad or unsafe work.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They lost thousands of pounds after hiring a cowboy builder to do their extension.
- The TV show exposes cowboy builders who leave homes in a dangerous state.
- Always check reviews so you don't end up with a cowboy builder.
cowboy diplomacy
1/kˈaʊbˌɔɪ dɪplˈoʊməsi/
fixed phrase
Aggressive, unilateral foreign policy
A way a country deals with other countries that is very strong and aggressive, and does not care much about working together or following normal rules.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Critics accused the administration of cowboy diplomacy in the Middle East.
- The leader's cowboy diplomacy worried allies who preferred a more careful approach.
- Some voters liked his cowboy diplomacy, seeing it as a sign of strength.
cowboy outfit
1/kˈaʊbˌɔɪ ˈaʊtfˌɪt/
idiom
informal
Dishonest or very unprofessional company
A company or group that does not follow rules, is not serious, and often cheats people or does very bad work.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- That car dealership is a total cowboy outfit—avoid them at all costs.
- We nearly signed a contract with a cowboy outfit before our lawyer warned us.
- The regulator promised to crack down on cowboy outfits in the industry.
cowboy up
1/kˈaʊbˌɔɪ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Be brave and face difficulty
To be brave and deal with something hard without complaining or running away.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- You knew this job would be tough, so it's time to cowboy up and get it done.
- He told the team to cowboy up and finish the game even though they were tired.
- Sometimes you just have to cowboy up and have that difficult conversation.
like a cowboy
1/lˈaɪk ə kˈaʊbˌɔɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
In a rough or reckless way
In a way that is very rough, not careful, or too fast, like the way people imagine cowboys act in movies.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He drove through the city like a cowboy, ignoring every speed limit.
- Don't just rush in like a cowboy—check the instructions first.
- She handles negotiations like a cowboy, pushing hard and taking big risks.