easy peasy
See also: easy-peasy
English
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editEtymology
editReduplication of easy. Became popular after 1970s.
Pronunciation
editAudio (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
Derived terms
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