piece of cake
noun
Simple meaning
A job, task or other activity that is pleasant or, by extension, easy or simple.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
peesuhvkaykSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpiˈsʌvˈkeɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
idiomatic
A job, task or other activity that is pleasant or, by extension, easy or simple.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see piece, cake.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A job, task or other activity that is pleasant or, by extension, easy or simple.
Used this way, piece of cake is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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