cavalier

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/ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/ English

Definitions

noun

A military man serving on horse, early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the heavy armor of medieval knights.
A gallant: a sprightly young dashing military man.
A gentleman of the class of such officers, particularly:
Someone with an uncircumcised penis.

verb

Of a man: to act in a gallant and dashing manner toward (women).

adjective

Not caring enough about something important.
High-spirited.
Supercilious.
Of or pertaining to the party of King Charles I of England (1600–1649).

Related words

Synonyms

brusque curt disdainful haughty high-handed domineering chevalier negligent offhand ruthless reckless unashamed nonchalant impertinent glib dismissive impudent insolent

Antonyms

Associated

spaniel roundhead sunbird opel vauxhall manta centaur nutcracker cavaliers mustang kennel pontiac

Rhymes

austere sneer jeer clear severe peer queer premier chevalier insincere

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