makkie

Dutch

Etymology

From clipped makkelijk +‎ -ie.

Originally Amsterdam slang. Attested since 1903.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɑ.ki/

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• Hyphenation: mak‧kie
• Rhymes: -ɑki

Noun

makkie n (plural makkies)

1. (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

Humorous in Belgium.

References

• makkie – Woordenboek van Populair Taalgebruik