Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun a cowboy, especially used of one who breaks broncos; -- used especially in California.
- noun slang a fellow; a guy.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A
cowboy , specifically, a working cowboy who generally does not do rodeos. - noun One who sports a distinctive buckaroo style of cowboy clothing, boots, and heritage.
- noun A style of cowboy boot with a high and uniquely tapered heel.
- noun A
reckless ,headstrong person. - noun slang A
dollar (variation ofbuck ).
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California)
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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This buckaroo is headed back to halls of learning.
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It's called the buckaroo, named in sync with the school mascot, the kangaroo.
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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In general, the buckaroo has been a fully functioning currency that has directed student labor to community service, and at the same time, provided an invaluable educational experience to the students.
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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The buckaroo is a simple case of a public monopoly;
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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In general, the buckaroo has been a fully functioning currency that has directed student labor to community service, and at the same time, provided an invaluable educational experience to the students.
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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It's called the buckaroo, named in sync with the school mascot, the kangaroo.
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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The value of the buckaroo is a function of what the students have to do to earn a buckaroo from the UMKC work doing one hour of community service;
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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The buckaroo is a simple case of a public monopoly;
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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In general, the buckaroo has been a fully functioning currency that has directed student labor to community service, and at the same time, provided an invaluable educational experience to the students.
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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It's called the buckaroo, named in sync with the school mascot, the kangaroo.
Warren Mosler: The UMKC Buckaroo: A Currency Model for World Prosperity Warren Mosler 2011
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