cavalier

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English

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/

Noun

cavalier 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

cavalier verb

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

Adjective

cavalier adjective

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

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Synonyms

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

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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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