Here are some common cowboy slang terms and their meanings:
General:
* Howdy: Hello
* Partner: Friend or companion
* Git along, little dogies: (from a cowboy song) Move along, cattle
* Reckon: Think or believe
* Wrangle: To gather and manage livestock
* Rustle: To steal cattle
* Branding iron: A metal tool used to mark cattle ownership
* Chuck wagon: A mobile kitchen used by cowboys
* Doggone: Darn or darn it
* Fandango: A lively dance
* Boots: Cowboy boots
* Stetson: A cowboy hat
* Rodeo: A competition of cowboy skills
Regarding Horses:
* Bronc: A wild or unbroken horse
* Buckaroo: A cowboy who herds horses
* Mustang: A wild horse
* Saddle sore: Pain from riding a horse for a long time
* Muley: A horse with no ears
* Pack mule: A horse carrying supplies
* Pony up: Pay up or contribute
Regarding Cattle:
* Longhorn: A breed of cattle with long horns
* Branding: Marking cattle with a hot iron
* Roundup: Gathering cattle
* Stampede: A sudden, panicked rush of cattle
* Beef: Cattle
* Calf: A baby cow
* Bull: A male cow
* Heifer: A young female cow
* Steer: A young male cow that has been castrated
* Range: Open grazing land
Other Slang:
* Bunkhouse: A sleeping area for cowboys
* Chuck: Food
* Trail boss: Leader of a group of cowboys
* Outlaw: A criminal
* Dry gulch: A canyon with no water
* Dust devil: A small whirlwind
* Hightail it: To run away quickly
* Wagons ho! Let's go!
These are just a few examples of cowboy slang. The language continues to evolve and adapt, even today. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend reading books or watching movies about cowboys. You can also check out online resources dedicated to cowboy slang and history.