Casual encounter: meaning, definitions and examples

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casual encounter

 

[ ˈkæʒuəl ɪnˈkaʊntər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dating app

A casual encounter refers to a sexual or romantic encounter between two people who are not in a committed relationship. It is typically arranged with no expectation of a long-term commitment.

Synonyms

fling, hookup, one-night stand

Examples of usage

  • They met for a casual encounter through a dating app.
  • After their casual encounter, they both agreed to keep things casual.
  • Many people use dating apps for casual encounters.
Context #2 | Noun

personal ad

In personal ads, a casual encounter is often used to describe a meeting between two people for a brief, non-committal interaction.

Synonyms

brief meeting, casual meeting

Examples of usage

  • She posted a personal ad looking for a casual encounter.
  • He responded to her ad for a casual encounter.

Translations

Translations of the word "casual encounter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encontro casual

🇮🇳 आकस्मिक मुठभेड़

🇩🇪 zufällige Begegnung

🇮🇩 pertemuan santai

🇺🇦 випадкова зустріч

🇵🇱 przypadkowe spotkanie

🇯🇵 カジュアルな出会い

🇫🇷 rencontre occasionnelle

🇪🇸 encuentro casual

🇹🇷 rastgele karşılaşma

🇰🇷 우연한 만남

🇸🇦 لقاء عابر

🇨🇿 náhodné setkání

🇸🇰 náhodné stretnutie

🇨🇳 随意的相遇

🇸🇮 naključno srečanje

🇮🇸 tilviljunarkenning

🇰🇿 кездейсоқ кездесу

🇬🇪 შემთხვევითი შეხვედრა

🇦🇿 təsadüfi görüş

🇲🇽 encuentro casual

Etymology

The term 'casual encounter' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of personal ads and online dating. It reflects a shift in societal attitudes towards more informal and non-committal relationships. The concept of casual encounters has become more prevalent in modern dating culture, especially with the popularity of dating apps and websites.