makkie

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From clipped makkelijk +‎ -ie.

Originally Amsterdam slang. Attested since 1903.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑ.ki/
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  • Hyphenation: mak‧kie
  • Rhymes: -ɑki

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

Humorous in Belgium.

References[edit]

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