1. the work or occupation of a cowboy; herding and managing cattle on a ranch
Usage: often used in the phrase 'cowboying around' to mean doing cowboy-related work

1. to work as a cowboy; to herd or manage cattle
Usage: present participle of 'cowboy' (verb)
2. to engage in reckless or daring behavior; to act in a bold, uncontrolled manner
Usage: informal; often used in phrases like 'cowboying around'

Examples

• He spent his summer cowboying on a ranch in Montana.
• The ranch hands were cowboying cattle across the open range.
• Stop cowboying around and focus on your work.
• They were cowboying in the rodeo last weekend.
• He grew up cowboying with his father on their family ranch.
• The kids were cowboying around the backyard on their horses.