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   Drug·store cow·boy

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   • 1. a person who loiters in public places: "they lean against things in the classic manner of drugstore cowboys everywhere"
   • 2. a person who is not a cowboy but dresses like one: "a primer for all those drugstore cowboys who have never heard real country music"

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   What is a drugstore cowboy?

   • One who sells, steals, and/or gets high on prescription or over-the-counter medications. Primarily heard in US. Police apprehended a drugstore cowboy who held up a local pharmacy and made off with loads of prescription medication. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

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   Is Drugstore Cowboy based on a true story?

   • Drugstore Cowboy is a 1989 American crime drama film directed by the American filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Written by Van Sant and Daniel Yost and based on an autobiographical novel by James Fogle, the film stars Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, Heather Graham and William S. Burroughs. It was Van Sant's second film as director.

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   Is Drugstore Cowboy a good movie?

   • Drugstore Cowboy is a powerful, thought-evoking film, and Van Sant's plot and philosophy culminate in Matt Dillon, who gives the performance of his career. Dillon brings grace and grit to every line, and a sullen nobility to even Bob's most despicable moments.

   Drugstore Cowboy powerful look at addiction and beyond

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   What is the operative word in Drugstore Cowboy?

   • FILM DESCRIPTION: The operative word in Drugstore Cowboy is "drug". Matt Dillon plays the leader of a group of dopeheads who wander around the country robbing pharmacies to feed their habits. Dillon's chums include doltish James Le Gros and teen-age junkie Heather Graham; also along for the ride is Dillon's wife Kelly Lynch.

   Drugstore Cowboy (1/8) Movie CLIP - At the Pharmacy (1989

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   Learn the origin and usage of the term drugstore cowboy, which can mean either a fake cowboy or a loafer. Find out the first known use of this word and see examples and related entries.

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   Learn the meaning and origin of the phrase drugstore cowboy, which can refer to a young man who loiters in public places, a person who dresses like a cowboy, or a drug user. See examples and alternative expressions from various sources.

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   noun. , Slang. a young man who loafs around drugstores or on street corners. a person who dresses like a cowboy but has never worked as one. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of drugstore cowboy 1. First recorded in 1905–10. Discover More. Example Sentences.

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   May 24, 2024 · A drugstore cowboy is a slang term for a man who dresses like a cowboy but has never worked as one, or a young man who loiters in public places. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of this phrase from Collins Dictionary.

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   Drugstore Cowboy. Drugstore Cowboy is a 1989 American crime drama film directed by the American filmmaker Gus Van Sant. Written by Van Sant and Daniel Yost and based on an autobiographical novel by James Fogle, the film stars Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, Heather Graham and William S. Burroughs. It was Van Sant's second film as director.

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   A drugstore cowboy is a slang term for a person who steals drugs from pharmacies or sells them illegally. The term dates back to the 1920s and is derived from the nouns drugstore and cowboy.

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   May 11, 2024 · Learn the meaning and origin of the term drugstore cowboy, which can refer to a cowboy wannabe or a lady's man. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of usage.