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The antagonist of Victor Hugo's novel "Les Miserables". He is an obsessive, merciless police inspector who doggedly chases the novel's protagonist for many years. Javert committs suicide by throwing himself into a river when he cannot reconcile his strict belief in the law with his new found sense of mercy.

As a noun, Javert refers to a person of similar characteristics: ruthless, obsessive, perfectionist. It may also refer to a television trope (or cliche), describing a character that fills a similar role of the actual Javert from Hugo's novel.

Javert may also be used as a verb, referring to the act of relentlessly chasing someone or something.
"I won't stop. Do you understand? I won't let you go." - Inspector Javert
Javert by Islington December 12, 2006
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Inspector Javert is the nemesis of the criminal sissy Jean Valjean in Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. He is suave, sophisticated, handsome and aboove all ruthless. He was born inside a jail (or a Gaol) and accidentally (and unfortunately) fell off a bridge to his death. To show what a real man Javert was it is important to look at his work. He was a undercover agent, infiltrating the sweaty student rebellion in gay paris. He was an awesome police officer, never giving up the chase. Indeed, Javert was, to anyone, a role model.

Javert is also a verb, derived from the same meaning. To javert someone is to never stop chasing them up for something.
"I'm Javert, do not forget me, do not forget my name, 24601"

"Oh geezer, my german teacher is really javerting me for my homework, maybe i should Jean Valjean it"
Javert by Jeffrey Douglas August 13, 2006

Javert Syndrome 

The act of jumping off a bridge after a bad day at work, after Inspector Javert in Les Misérables.
St. Peter: Why are you dead?
John: My Javert Syndrome acted up after I didn't get my pay raise.

Inspector Javert 

Javert is a anti-hero in the musical Les Miserables. The most amazing character in any musical. An attractive, and very dominatant source of power, because he is DA LAWR. You will love Javert.
''So who are you dressing up as at halloween?''
''The Lawr"
"Oh so Inspector Javert right"
"Yeah."
Inspector Javert by javertbear February 3, 2012

Pulling a javert 

When a law or an authority figure purposely lets a criminal/rogue figure go or helps them escape. This can be for many reasons such as ; pity,bribery,kindness etc.
THE POLICE OFFICER PULLED A JAVERT BY CHOOSING NOT TO ARREST HIS CRIMINAL SON.
THE BOUNTY HUNTER PULLED A JAVERT AND LET THE RUNAWAY SLAVE ESCAPE.
WHAT IS YOUR VIEW AND OPINIONS ON PULLING A JAVERT.
Pulling a javert by Pseud O’nym September 14, 2020

oovoo javer

A vine term for uber driver
I never went to, oovoo javer
oovoo javer by Raychhelxo January 14, 2018
The baby girl name Javeria comes from the Arabic word which means, "Girl who spread Happiness, Blessed female."

People with this name tend to be filled with the joy of life. They are quite imaginative, artistic and enthusiastic. They are kind, cute, humble, self sacrificing, have lovely manners and have most wonderful loving personality, generally loved by everyone they meet, they love pets and pets love them, they are able to communicate with them.

They may fear routine and might lack self-discipline. Professionally, they can be successful as a press secretary, planner, teacher, interior decorator, chef or small business promoter.

They have most beautiful dimpled smile and eyes that shine with genuine warmth.
What a lovely smile, she must be Javeria!
Javeria by ainy August 14, 2011
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