Card·in·al·ism : noun
The knowledge and belief that it is good to begin well, but better to end well.
Remembering the pitfalls due to his arrogance of the past, he remembers to pace himself and allow cardinalism be his guide.
by Bluborn November 18, 2010
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Nickname of sports teams at Leland Stanfurd Junior University. Named after the color, hence teams are called "the cardinal" as opposed to "the Cardinals" The name was chosen due to a lack of creativity on campus after the "Indians" name was terminated due to political correctness.
Person 1: What's your favorite college football team?

Stanfurd Fan: The cardinal

Person 1: I asked for your favorite college football team, not your favorite color...
by StanfordJonah November 10, 2009
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A small red bird that lives in North America.
I got a cardinal stuck in my engine and now my car won't run.
by LittleKingTrashMouth May 5, 2015
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verb. To be on the brink of victory, having overcoming overwhelming odds, then have someone come along and take it from you.
The Cardinals came so close in Superbowl XLIII, but cardinaled it in the final minutes.
by LV_Spiff February 3, 2009
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1. to fail by mythic porportions
2. to colapse when in the spotlight
3. to lose like no one else can
4. to fail continusously over a long period of time
5. to snatch gut wrenching, heart stomping defeat from the jaws of victory
6. to choke
I can't believe that the lead actor forgot all of his lines in the play

I'm not surprised he cardinals everytime he's in the spotlight
by Paul S. W. October 19, 2006
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a sadist cunt who is obsessed with all people named becky.
"Hello, my cardinal friend!"
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If you want a girl to roast you then this is the girl for you. She’s savage af. Good luck trying to win an argument against her. Has the best comebacks. The cutest with the most adorable giggle ever.
“Cardinal is so cute”

”Sorry ‘medical student’ just doesn’t fit the requirements we’re looking for”

“Okay well you have the intelligence of a squirrel so hop off my dick

“Tell that bitch Martha how it really is”

“Impossible cardio”
“Fuk u RoboCop
by Phowl318 August 26, 2018
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