noun

1. A military man serving on horse, early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the heavy armor of medieval knights.

2. A gallant: a sprightly young dashing military man.

3. A gentleman of the class of such officers, particularly:

verb

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

adjective

1. Not caring enough about something important.

2. High-spirited.

3. Supercilious.

Synonyms: brusque, curt, disdainful, haughty