1. (

• cowboy ,
• cowpuncher ,
• puncher ,
• cowman ,
• cattleman ,
• cowpoke ,
• cowhand ,
• cowherd

) a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback ;

2. (

• cowboy ,
• rodeo_rider

) a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging ;

3. (

• cowboy ,

) someone who is reckless or irresponsible (especially in driving vehicles) ;