"peasy" meaning in English

See peasy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more peasy [comparative], most peasy [superlative]
Etymology: peas + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|peas|y}} peas + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} peasy (comparative more peasy, superlative most peasy)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of peas. Related terms: easy peasy
    Sense id: en-peasy-en-adj-hGgpqVbg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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