gallant

¹gal·lant

noun \gə-ˈlant, gə-ˈlänt, ˈga-lənt\

Definition of GALLANT

1

: a young man of fashion

2

a : ladies' man b : suitor c : paramour

Examples of GALLANT

1. <he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters>
2. <she had a whole host of gallants vying for her hand in marriage>

First Known Use of GALLANT

14th century

Related to GALLANT

Synonyms: beau, Beau Brummell, buck, dude, fop, dandy, jay, lounge lizard, macaroni, pretty boy, toff [chiefly British]

Related Words: coxcomb, fancy Dan, popinjay; blade, cavalier, dasher; clotheshorse, exquisite, swell

Near Antonyms: slob, sloven

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Rhymes with GALLANT

callant, talent