casual

Definition

  • noun: a casual or migratory worker
  • adjective: happening by chance
  • adjective: subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
  • synonyms: incidental, fortutious, contingent

Examples

  • They are only 'casual' acquaintances. [=they know each other but not very well]

  • She takes a 'casual' [='nonchalant'] approach to her homework.

  • He was dressed 'casually' in jeans and a sweatshirt.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Thinking of going to see her? We don't really have that kind of relationship. Try right over there. That direction. What kind of relationship do you have? Well, you know, casual. -Sounds pretty special. -It works for us. Don't you think there's a future there? I never really thought about it. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) Now, this is gonna be a little difficult, so stay with me. You have a new backpack. Only this time, I want you to fill it with people. Start with casual acquaintances, friends of friends, folks around the office. And then you move into the people that you trust with your most intimate secrets. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air