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Doddle

n.joyful, capableplayful

What it means

In British informal English, a task that is pleasantly easy to do.

Reach for it when describing a task that becomes almost effortless with the right preparation or tool

With every cable labeled, setting up the projector was a doddle.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    breeze

    when a task feels light and effortless

    not when Breeze is more widely understood but can sound boastful when others found the task difficult.

  • playful

    piece of cake

    when friendly, familiar speech should emphasize ease

    not when Reports, instructions, and dignified praise need a less casual expression.

  • playful

    snap

    when a task can be completed quickly with little thought

    not when Snap may suggest speed and is unclear outside the phrase a snap.

  • everyday

    cinch

    when success or ease feels virtually assured

    not when Cinch is chiefly North American and can imply certainty rather than simple execution.

  • everyday

    walkover

    when a contest is won with almost no resistance

    not when Walkover fits competition and is wrong for an ordinary household or technical task.

  • literary

    child's play

    when the task is simple compared with a harder one

    not when Child's play can belittle another person's effort or invoke children unnecessarily.

Said against

3
  • ordeal
  • challenge
  • struggle

It naturally appears in

3
  • absolute doddle

    The color-coded form made registration an absolute doddle.

  • a doddle to use

    The new latch is a doddle to use even with gloves on.

  • make it a doddle

    Clear labels make it a doddle to return every tool correctly.