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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 does it mean to be casual?

   • 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. He's an easy-going, friendly young man with a casual sort of attitude towards money. 'No need to hurry,' Ben said casually. Bayldon asked the question with studied casualness.

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   What's the difference between formal and casual clothing?

   • Formal attire might mean tuxedos and evening gowns, but casual clothing is the kind of clothing you wear every day, for ordinary activities. If you treat a person or a subject in a casual way, you're not paying close attention or treating them as special.

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   What is a synonym for casual?

   • Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Casual”. You might be able to find more answers by using these: apathetic, blasé, cool, detached, dispassionate, free, imperturbable, indifferent, laid-back, offhand, relaxed, unattached, unconcerned and uninterested. We found 27 answers for the crossword clue Casual .

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   What is casual apparel?

   • Some define it as anything that is not elegant, for others it is a form of sportswear adapted for everyday wear, and others still think that casual means a relaxed, informal, loose-fit and above all comfortable way of dressing.

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   noun. a worker employed only irregularly. a soldier temporarily at a station or other place of duty, and usually en route to another station. Usually casuals. an article of clothing for casual wear. a person who does something only occasionally: Most of our customers are casuals.

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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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