单词 | easy-breezy |
释义 | easy-breezyadj. Originally U.S. (frequently in advertising copy). 1. Esp. of clothing, style, etc.: informal, casual; relaxed, carefree. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [adjective] > for specific purpose > informal wear informal1883 easy-breezy1891 schleppy1966 1891 Fort Wayne (Indiana) Sentinel 22 Aug. 1/1 (advt.) Nothing can compare with a Negliege [sic] Shirt For Comfort. Easy-breezy Shapes and Stuffs. 1931 Evening Independent (Massillon, Ohio) 5 June 18/7 (advt.) This easy-breezy, devil-may-care hat with the dash of the Spanish Don. 1957 Time 2 Dec. 95/1 He grew to manhood with a sunny nature and an easy-breezy charm. 2018 MailOnline (Nexis) 24 July [She] completed her easy-breezy look with sunglasses and barely-there makeup. 2. Easy, simple, uncomplicated. Cf. easy-peasy adj. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > easiness > [adjective] lightlyOE eatha1225 easyc1380 tenderc1400 lightsome1440 rife1557 facile1559 eefe1578 problemless1911 easy-breezy1948 without tears1962 1948 Hutchinson (Kansas) News-Herald 8 July 12/1 (advt.) Get away from the stove and heavy cooking. How? By filling your pantry with these easy-breezy summer foods that can be served right out of the can. 1990 Vegetarian Times Sept. 72/2 Easy-Breezy Pizza. Here's a great idea for fast-and-easy pizza when you're in a hurry. 2017 M. W. Sexton Kind of Freedom 154 ‘So how has it been? The pregnancy and all that?’ ‘Easy breezy.’ This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2019; most recently modified version published online December 2019). < adj.1891 |
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