Meaning of buckaroo in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌbəkəˈru/

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  1. Noun

    buckaroo

    Etymology

    early 19th century: alteration of vaquero

    Definitions

    1. local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California)

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