ˈkaʒuəl ˈkæʒuəl ˈkɛʒʉɘl ˌɛpɪˈsɑdɪk əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk recurring or reappearing from time to time periodic feelings of anxiety occurring from time to time took an occasional glass of wine occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals episodic in his affections occasional headaches occurring on a temporary or irregular basis casual employment a casual correspondence with a former teacher an occasional worker