Top 100 Cowboy Expressions and Phrases
2022年6月2日 · Today, cowboys are a symbolic icon of the American West culture that can trace its history back more than two centuries. If you’d like to learn about both old and new commonly used cowboy expressions and what they mean — keep reading! Above Snakes- Being above ground; alive. Ace in the Hole- A hideout; safe house, or a concealed gun.
Western Slang, Lingo, and Phrases – A Writer’s Guide to the Old …
From the wild and wooly mining camps to the rampages of the Civil War, to the many cowboys riding on the range, these folks often used terms and phrases that are hard to figure out today. Yet other sayings still remain in everyday language, though usually specific to certain regions.
Cowboy Slang Terms and Expressions for Any Western Fan
2024年7月23日 · Explore cowboy slang with our list of unique terms and phrases from the Wild West. Learn fascinating cowboy slang that captures Western life.
Saddle Up! A Dictionary of Old-Time Cowboy Slang
2024年4月25日 · To tell a fellow cowpoke to quit looking for trouble, a cowboy might say to his compadre: “Pull in your horns!” Below, we give you a sampling of common cowboy slang words. You might notice some of them sprinkled in a Western movie or novel, and you’ll even notice some that are still in use today. Ace in the hole. A hideout or a hidden gun.
Cowboy Slang, Lingo, and Jargon - The Chief Storyteller
2018年12月5日 · Here are some slang words and phrases for cowboys. Next time you need an interesting phrase to experess yourself, impress your friends with some new phrases
Dick Oakes' Cowboy Vocabulary – Jargon, Lingo, Sayings, Slang
JACKAROO: A cowboy, usually from the desert country of California, Idaho, Nevada, or Oregon. JIG IS UP: The game is over; the truth has been exposed. JINGLE BOBS: Jingling pieces of metal that hang from the spurs and make a sound while walking or riding.
Western Slang, Lingo, and Phrases – A Writer’s Guide to the Old …
Pack Iron – To carry a revolver or “shooting iron.” Paddle – To go or run away. Paint – A horse with irregular patches of white. Kin to Indian ponies, they were strong and tough but never grew very big. Also refers to drinking, alluding to the red nose caused by over-indulgence. Painted Cat – Prostitute. Painted Lady – A prostitute.
Western Slang, Lingo, and Phrases – A Writer’s Guide to the Old …
Collected slang words, lingo and phrases of the Old West including definitions and use.
Cowboy Lingo Dictionary - North Pole West
The background of cowboy slang words and dictionary of western cowboy lingo by North Pole West, Cowboy Christmas experts.
“Howdy partner” and other cowboy vocabulary
2013年10月29日 · Today I thought I’d teach you some common cowboy phrases and sayings so that you can understand cowboy-speak next time you hear it. So saddle up partner, because here we go! Cowboy vocabulary: howdy = hi. howdy partner = hi there friend. Head ’em up, move ’em out. = Let’s go. (Let’s move these cattle.) He’s a goner. = He’s dead.