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单词 easy-breezy
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easy-breezyadj.

Brit. /ˌiːzɪˈbriːzi/, U.S. /ˌiziˈbrizi/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: easy adj., breezy adj.
Etymology: < easy adj. + breezy adj., probably echoing formations that show reduplication with variation of the initial consonant. With sense 2 compare easy-peasy adj.
Originally U.S. (frequently in advertising copy).
1. Esp. of clothing, style, etc.: informal, casual; relaxed, carefree.
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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.
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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).
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