[ˈkaʒʊ(ə)l], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relaxed and unconcerned
(e.g: a casual attitude to life)

- not regular or permanent

- happening by chance; accidental
(e.g: he pretended it was a casual meeting)

- without formality of style or manner, in particular (of clothing) suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions
(e.g: a casual short-sleeved shirt)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in casual casual): from Old French casuel and Latin casualis, from casus ‘fall’ (compare with case)

[ˈkaʒʊ(ə)l], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who does something irregularly
(e.g: a number of casuals became regular customers)

- clothes or shoes suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions
(e.g: she designs women's casuals)

- a youth belonging to a subculture characterized by the wearing of expensive casual clothing and frequently associated with football hooliganism


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in casual casual): from Old French casuel and Latin casualis, from casus ‘fall’ (compare with case)