cowboy

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a person who tends cattle, especially on horseback

   The cowboy guided the herd toward fresh water.

2. 2
   noun

   a reckless person who ignores rules or safety

   The company dismissed the cowboy driver after repeated violations.

3. 3
   noun

   an incompetent or dishonest independent tradesperson

   They hired a cowboy builder who left the roof unfinished.

PIE word *gʷṓws From cow + boy. More on Wikipedia.

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