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How to pronounce cowboy in American English
“cowboy” pronunciation by American speakers
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“cowboy” in real sentences — American speakers
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cowboy -- a cap gun at someone.
The Obama White House
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He'd already broken into my locker, and he had my cowboy hat on, my cowboy boots
Smithsonian Air & Space
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cowboy hat on but the ball caps.
Dept of Justice
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