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cao bồi

[kaːw˧˧ ʔɓoj˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) cowboy (man who tends free-range cattle in the American West)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người chăn bò

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Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

I'm a poor lonesome cowboy and [I'm] a long long way from home...7 Stories of Lucky Luke

I'm a poor lonesome cowboy but it doesn't bother me.Lucky Luke's Fiancée

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Common questions

What does “cao bồi” mean?

(noun) cowboy (man who tends free-range cattle in the American West)

Is “cao bồi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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