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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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   What is smart casual?

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     not serious or careful in attitude; only partly interested:

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     CASUAL translate: غَيْر رَسْمي, عَرَضي, لا مُبال. Learn more...

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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.

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   adjective. happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting. Synonyms: incidental, unexpected. Antonyms: planned. without definite or serious intention; careless or offhand; passing: a casual remark. appropriate for wear or use on informal occasions; not dressy: casual clothes; casual wear.

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