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becoming casual

[bɪˈkʌmɪŋ ˈkæʒuəl]
verb phrase
tornando-se casual
1. The process of adopting a more relaxed, informal, or less serious demeanor or approach
The tone of the conversation was becoming casual after a few drinks.
O tom da conversa estava se tornando casual depois de algumas bebidas.
2. Transitioning a formal relationship into a more relaxed, non-committed arrangement
They decided their relationship was becoming casual rather than serious.
Eles decidiram que seu relacionamento estava se tornando casual em vez de sério.
3. Adopting a more informal style of dress or behavior
The dress code was becoming casual as the company relaxed its policies.
O código de vestuário estava se tornando casual conforme a empresa relaxava suas políticas.
NYC Slang
getting chill
Synonyms
becoming informalbecoming relaxedloosening upeasing upbecoming laid-back
Antonyms
becoming formalbecoming serioustightening upbecoming rigidbecoming strict

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tornando-se casual
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficando mais solto/descontraído
More colloquial variant used in conversation
São Paulo
se tornando mais descontraído
Slightly more formal urban variation
Portugal
tornando-se informal
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

letting loose
keeping it real
no strings attached
laid back attitude
going with the flow
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