easy peasy

See also: easy-peasy

English

Alternative forms

• easy peasey
• easy-peasey
• easy-peasy

Etymology

Reduplication of easy.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

easy peasy

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. Common examples include:

• easy peasy lemon squeezy
• easy peasy Japanesey
• easy peasy pumpkin peasy

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:easy

Translations

Translations

• Dutch: appeltje eitje n
• French: les doigts dans le nez (fr), simple comme bonjour (fr)
• German: babyeierleicht (de)
• Russian: легкотня (ru) (lexkotnja)
• Swedish: busenkel (sv)
• Turkish: çocuk oyuncağı (tr)

See also

• lovely jubbly