easy peasy
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See also: easy-peasy
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Reduplication of easy. Became popular after 1970s.
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (Southern England) (file)
Adjective[edit]
- (childish) Very easy, simple.
- Now now Benny, don’t cry about it, learning how to add fractions is easy peasy!
Usage notes[edit]
- In informal contexts, it is reasonably common to further extend this phrase with a nonsensical rhyme, probably due to its frequent use around young children.
Synonyms[edit]
- See also Thesaurus:easy
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Translations[edit]
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