circs

Informal for circumstances

Circs is informal British shortening of circumstances, usually in the phrase under the circs or in the circs: Given the circs, I think we handled it well.

The word appears mainly in casual speech and writing, carrying a breezy tone that full "circumstances" lacks.

circumstances

situation

State of affairs

state · position · predicament · plight · scenario · case · standing · status · background · setting

Opposites
formality/register

circscircumstances

Conditions affecting an event

state of affairs · situation · conditions · particulars

Phrases
Family

circle, circuit, circular, circulate, encircle, circulation, circling, circumstance, circumvent

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Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G