makkie
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From clipped makkelijk + -ie.
Originally Amsterdam slang. Attested since 1903.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
makkie n (plural makkies)
- (chiefly Netherlands, informal) breeze, cakewalk, cinch, doddle, piece of cake, walk in the park (something that is easy to do or easy to complete)
- Synonyms: eitje, fluitje van een cent, kinderspel
Usage notes edit
Humorous in Belgium.