Nonchalant Definition & Meaning

nonchalant
adjective
  1. marked by blithe unconcern; "an ability to interest casual students"; "showed a casual disregard for cold weather"; "an utterly insouciant financial policy"; "an elegantly insouciant manner"; "drove his car with nonchalant abandon"; "was polite in a teasing nonchalant manner"

"Nonchalant" in song lyrics

See how nonchalant is used in real songs:

  • "And why I seem so nonchalant"
    Heather B — The Game Don't Stop
  • "'98... Chucklife... Flipmode... Nonchalant..."
    Nonchalant f/ Rampage — Take it There
  • "Take it to the ground don't be dancin all nonchalant"
    Pastor Troy — Get That Mone, Pt. 2

Usage tips for "nonchalant"

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