Doddle

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒdl̩/

Definitions

1. Something that is extremely easy to do or accomplish with minimal effort or difficulty
2. An activity or task that can be completed with little effort and is often considered simple and straightforward
3. A process or job that requires minimal effort and is easily achievable without much strain

Etymology: The origin of "doddle" is uncertain, and the most plausible lead is a dialect verb. It may come from the English dialect word "doddle," meaning to toddle, to sway, or to nod drowsily. The image is of something so unhurried and unthreatening that it needs no effort at all, a swaying walk rather than a struggle. Whether that verb really gave rise to the noun is not settled, so the link should be treated as a possibility rather than a proven descent.

Synonyms: easy task, breeze, cakewalk, piece of cake, walkover

Antonyms: struggle, difficulty, challenge, hardship, labor