Cowboy

A cowboy is an informal term used to describe someone who is a cattle rancher. As the name implies, this is someone of the male gender, though rarely if ever actually a "boy". Their job duties include tending and raising cattle, and managing the affairs of a cattle ranch or farm. Historically, the term cowboy has evolved to include just about anyone associated with the American Southwest, whether they be cattle ranchers or not. This includes sheriffs, outlaws, gunfighters, bank robbers, rodeo performers and ranch hands. In modern context, cowboy may also refer to anyone who is an enthusiast of the timer era or culture. So if you happen to be strolling down a street in Texas or Utah and you see guy boasting a ten-gallon hat, shit-kicker boots and lots of flannel... just think of it as Western cosplay. In fiction, cowboys appear primarily in films of the Western genre.