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   casual

   /ˈkaʒʊ(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. relaxed and unconcerned: "a casual attitude to life" Similar relaxedfriendlynaturalinformalunceremoniousunpretentiouseasy-goingfree and easyuninhibitedopeninformal:laid-backOpposite formal
   • ▪ made or done without much thought or premeditation: "a casual remark" Similar offhandrandomimpromptuspontaneousunpremeditatedunthinkingunstudiedunconsideredparentheticalpassingthrowawaytrivialill-consideredill-judgedunguardedinformal:off-the-cuffOpposite premeditated
   • ▪ done or acting in a desultory way: "to the casual observer, rugby looks something like football" Similar cursoryperfunctorysuperficialpassingfleetingsummarydesultorycarelesshastyhurriedrushedbriefquickOpposite thoroughcareful
   • ▪ done or acting without sufficient care or thoroughness: "the casual way in which victims were treated" Similar indifferentapatheticuncaringuninterestedunconcernedlackadaisicalblasénonchalantlukewarminsouciantoffhandhit-or-misseasy-goingfree and easyairybreezyblithecarefreeflippantlaxslackirresponsibledevil-may-careinformal:couldn't-care-lesslaid-backrare:pococuranteOpposite carefulconcerned
   • 2. not regular or permanent. Similar temporarypart-timeimpermanentfreelanceirregularoccasionalintermittentoutsideoutsourcedOpposite permanentfull-time
   • ▪ employed or established on a temporary or irregular basis: "a casual worker" Similar temporarypart-timeimpermanentfreelanceirregularoccasionalintermittentoutsideoutsourcedOpposite permanentfull-time
   • ▪ (of a sexual relationship or encounter) occurring between people who are not regular or established sexual partners: "they don't do one-night stands or casual flings" Similar promiscuousrecreationalextramaritalliberateduninhibitedfreeinformal:swinging
   • 3. happening by chance; accidental: "he pretended it was a casual meeting" Similar chanceaccidentalrandomunintentionalunplannedunintendedinadvertentunexpectedunforeseenunanticipatedunlooked-foroccurring by chance/accidentfortuitouscoincidentalflukyserendipitousadventitiousaleatoryOpposite plannedintentional
   • 4. without formality of style or manner, in particular (of clothing) suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions: "a casual short-sleeved shirt" Similar informalnot formalrelaxedcomfortablesloppyleisuresportifeverydayundressinformal:sportyOpposite formalsmart

   noun

   • 1. a person who does something irregularly: "a number of casuals became regular customers"
   • ▪ a worker employed on an irregular or temporary basis: British "the business employs eight full-time sales staff and ten casuals"
   • ▪ a person admitted to a workhouse for a short period. historical
   • 2. clothes or shoes suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions: British "she designs women's casuals"
   • 3. a youth belonging to a subculture characterized by the wearing of expensive casual clothing and frequently associated with football hooliganism. British

   Word Origin late Middle English (in casual (sense 2 of the adjective, sense 3 of the adjective)): from Old French casuel and Latin casualis, from casus ‘fall’ (compare with case1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. casualness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCASUAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CASUAL definition: 1. Casual clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions: 2. not taking or not…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCASUAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   not serious or careful in attitude; only partly interested:

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › casualCASUAL - 62 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   casual. adjective. These are words and phrases related to casual. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of casual. The two old friends had a casual meeting. Synonyms. chance. unexpected. accidental. fortuitous. serendipitous. unplanned. unarranged. unforeseen. unpremeditated. unintentional. undesigned.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCASUAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing. It's difficult for me to be casual about anything. [ + about] He's an easy-going, friendly young man with a casual sort of attitude towards money.

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   Something casual is ordinary or everyday — not too special, unusual, fancy, serious, or eventful. You might have a casual conversation with your classmates before homeroom, or attend a casual backyard barbecue.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › casualCasual - definition of casual by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Being without ceremony or formality; relaxed or informal: a casual evening with friends. b. Unpremeditated or offhand: a casual remark. c. Suited for everyday wear or informal use: casual clothing. 2. Not serious or thorough; superficial: a casual inspection; a casual understanding of French. 3.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcasual noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of casual noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definition of casual. What does casual mean? Meaning of casual. casual synonyms, pronunciation, spelling and more from Free Dictionary.

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    casual noun. A worker who is only working for a company occasionally, not as its permanent employee. casual noun. A soldier temporarily at a place of duty, usually en route to another place of duty.

11. linguix.com › english › wordcasual definition - Linguix.com

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    Definition casual, usage examples Take your learning to new heights with our specialized Linguix. Gain access to in-depth definitions, explanations, and examples across various subjects and disciplines.