buckaroo vs ruffian

buckaroo

noun
  • A reckless, headstrong person. 

  • A cowboy; specifically, a working cowboy who generally does not partake in rodeos. 

  • One who sports a distinctive buckaroo style of cowboy clothing, boots, and heritage. 

  • A dollar; a buck. 

  • A style of cowboy boot with a high and uniquely tapered heel. 

ruffian

noun
  • A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person. 

verb
  • To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult. 

adj
  • Brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous. 

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