cardinalism

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 21, 2010

cardinal

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

Cardinal

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 6, 2015

Cardin

Cardin is a smart, cute , and all around valid person to be around. He is funny and will do anything for the people he cares about.

Cardin Just bought me flowers awwwe

by Cardin November 23, 2021

cardinaled

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 2, 2009

cardinal

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

cardinal

a sadist cunt who is obsessed with all people named becky.

"Hello, my cardinal friend!"

by 9988bex February 14, 2019