peasy1
/ˈpiːzi/Mining. English regional. Now historical
noun
Lead ore in the form of small grains.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Pryce (d. 1790), surgeon, mineralogist, and antiquary. From peasy.
peasy2
/ˈpiːzi/(also pacey, peisy, peysie) Chiefly Scottish
adjective
Resembling or reminiscent of peas or peasemeal. Chiefly in peasy whin (see whin.
Origin
Mid 18th century. From pease + -y.
peasy3
/ˈpiːzi/informal (originally and chiefly British )
adjective
Very simple, easy. Also as interjection Compare easy-peasy interjection adverb.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in Blue Jeans. Short for easy-peasy.
- easy-peasy
- easy street
- easy touch
- easy-to-use
- easy-virtued
- eat
- eatable
- eat crow
- eat dirt
- eater
- eatertainment
- eatery
- eat humble pie
- eat-in
- eating apple
- eating disorder
- eating disordered
- eating house
- eat into
- eat like a bird (or a horse)
- eat one's heart out
- eat one's own dog food
- eat one's words
- eat someone alive
- eat someone out of house and home