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casual tournament

[/ˈkæʒuəl ˈtɔːrnəmənt/]
nounpl: casual tournaments
torneio casual
1. An informal competitive event or competition that is not part of an official league or circuit, typically with relaxed rules and a focus on fun rather than serious competition
We organized a casual tournament among friends to see who was the best player.
Organizamos um torneio casual entre amigos para ver quem era o melhor jogador.
2. In gaming and esports, a competition open to players of all skill levels without formal registration requirements
The online platform hosts casual tournaments every weekend.
A plataforma online organiza torneios casual todos os fins de semana.
NYC Slang
friendly tournament or pickup game
Synonyms
friendly tournamentinformal competitionpickup tournamentamateur tournament
Antonyms
professional tournamentofficial tournamentranked tournamentformal competition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torneio casual
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
torneio descontraído
More colloquial variation emphasizing relaxed atmosphere
Portugal
torneio informal
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

just for fun
no strings attached
low-key competition
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