hombre
noun/ˈɑmbreɪ/
Frequency rank: #16,830 most common English word
Meaning
A man; often used to refer to a tough or rugged male individual.
Example sentence
The sheriff warned the townspeople that hombre riding into town was not to be trusted.
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