adj
casual
KAZHUHL
adj
1
Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
"The office has a casual dress code on Fridays."
"She gave a casual shrug and changed the subject."
2
Happening occasionally or without a fixed pattern; not regular or permanent.
"He worked casual shifts at the warehouse over the summer."
noun
1
A worker employed irregularly rather than as a permanent staff member.
"The cafe hires casuals during the busy tourist season."
How to Use Casual
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelaxed and informal, or (for work) irregular and not permanent.
Common pairings
casual clothes
casual work
casual attitude
Word Forms
more casual comparative, casuals plural, most casual superlative
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Etymology
From Old French casuel, from Latin casualis, "happening by chance," from casus, "an event" — the same root as "case" and "cadence."