pococurante

adjective

ˈpō-kō-kyu̇-ˈran-tē How to pronounce pococurante (audio)
Definition of pococurantenext
as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern she has put up a strangely pococurante front throughout this whole ordeal

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  1. nonchalant
  2. casual
Adjective
  • Textures contributed in telegraphing the nonchalant approach to dressing that defines the brand.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Just a rugged man in a stream There is, of course, nothing nonchalant about the exchange.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonchalant
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  • Wear them with your favorite vintage tee and sneakers or a polo tee and loafers for a casual ensemble, or slip on a sleek blouse and kitten heels for a night out with friends.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the United States today, according to the report, nearly one in 10 streams is of music in Spanish, and in the first quarter, casual listenership of music in Spanish reached 54%, higher than it’s ever been.
    — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of casual
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“Pococurante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pococurante. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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