n.
Pronunciation: - ˌ bo ̇ i
Function: noun
Date: 1623
1 : one who tends cattle or horses especially : a usually mounted cattle-ranch hand
2 : a rodeo performer
3 : one having qualities (as recklessness, aggressiveness, or independence) popularly associated with cowboys: as a : a reckless driver b : a business or businessperson operating in an uncontrolled or unregulated manner