cowboy
/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
2
A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
3
A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.
4
A dishonest or incompetent independent tradesman.
5
A playing card of king rank.
6
Ellipsis of cowboy pool.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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