easy peasy

See also: easy-peasy

English

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Etymology

Reduplication of easy. Became popular after 1970s.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌiːziˈpiːzi/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

easy peasy (comparative easy peasier or easier peasier, superlative easy peasiest or easiest peasiest)

  1. (childish) Very easy, simple.
    Now now Benny, don’t cry about it, learning how to add fractions is easy peasy!

Usage notes

  • 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.

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