Cavaliers
Definition
Supporters of King Charles I and the Royalist cause during the English Civil War (1642–1651), often depicted as dashing horsemen with a flair for drama.
Plural of 'cavalier': a courtly gentleman or knight, or someone with an offhand, carefree attitude toward matters that deserve more seriousness.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA basketball team from Ohio known for their ups, downs, and LeBron James nostalgia tours.
Informal shorthand for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, those floppy-eared canine charmers who rule laps with zero apologies.
Examples
The cavaliers swept into the pub after battle, ordering rounds with the nonchalance of men who'd just out-feathered the enemy.
With a cavalier shrug, he spent his rent money on sneakers, figuring gravity would sort out the landing.
The Cavaliers pulled off a comeback so improbable, even their mascot considered early retirement.
Her two cavaliers lounged on the sofa, plotting treats with the strategic genius of tiny velvet schemers.