Longhorn
Definition
A breed of beef cattle characterized by exceptionally long horns, originating from Spanish cattle brought to the Americas and popularized in the American Southwest.
The athletic teams and mascot of the University of Texas at Austin, known for their iconic 'Hook 'em Horns' hand gesture.
Informally, a person or thing associated with Texas culture, rugged individualism, or oversized ambition.
Examples
The rancher's longhorn escaped again, turning the neighbor's garden into a salad bar with a side of petty revenge.
Hook 'em horns: the Longhorns' quarterback dodged defenders like a politician dodging taxes.
She bought a longhorn statue for her desk, reminding her that real bosses have horns, not just hot air.
In Texas traffic, that oversized longhorn truck honked like it owned the road—and honestly, it probably did.