Cavalier Definition & Meaning

cavalier
adjective
  1. given to haughty disregard of others
noun
  1. a gallant or courtly gentleman
  2. a royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War

"Cavalier" in song lyrics

See how cavalier is used in real songs:

  • "Dissapear, jump in the Cavalier"
    The Beatnuts f/ Cuban Link, Big Punisher — Off the Books
  • "uh-oh, this means no fear cavalier"
    DC Talk — It's the End of the World as We Know It
  • "I will call the cavalry and come runnin like cavalier"
    Kardinal Offishall f/ Tasha Rosez

Words that rhyme with cavalier

Usage tips for "cavalier"

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