doddle

/ˈdɒdəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to do something easily or with the minimum of effort

“She doddled her way through the entire project.”

2. verb

to draw or paint in a careless or casual manner

“The children doddled a picture of the cat.”

3. noun

something that can be done or accomplished with little effort or difficulty

“Writing a short story is a doddle.”

4. noun

a drawing or painting done in a casual or careless manner

“The doddle the child made was adorable.”

Synonyms

  • easy task
  • trifle

Antonyms

  • challenge
  • difficult task