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单词 cowboyism
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cowboyismn.

Brit. /ˈkaʊbɔɪɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˈkaʊbɔɪˌɪzəm/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: cowboy n., -ism suffix.
Etymology: < cowboy n. + -ism suffix.
The state or condition of being a cowboy, esp. in being reckless or unorthodox. Also: the culture or style associated with being a cowboy.
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1849 Brit. Colonist (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 31 May Cunning jugglery between the two would be the natural expediency of cowboyism, and consequently they devised a plan to cheat the royals..and cheat the rebels.
1903 Brownsville (Texas) Herald 20 Aug. The reading of history will show him that those who have succeeded as cowboys or statesmen have stuck consistently to cowboyism or statesmanship.
2019 C. Ketcham This Land v. 66 Cowboyism has long been, and remains, one of America's most popular self-delusions.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2022).
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