Definition of a cinch

cinch    

noun

• an easy task.

  This pie looks like a cinch to make.

  • See more words with the same meaning: easy, simple.

  Last edited on Dec 12 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'easy, simple':
doss	Definitions include: something that's easy.
easy peasy, lemon squeezy	Definitions include: interjection indicating something will be easy.
unf*ckupable	Definitions include: something that cannot be fucked up.
low-hanging fruit	Definitions include: of an entire task, the easy portions.
piece of cake	Definitions include: something easy.
gimme	Definitions include: a contraction for "give me".
easy-peasy	Definitions include: very easy.
automagically	Definitions include: to happen automatically, in a way that appears almost magical.
dossy	Definitions include: easy.
easy as pie	Definitions include: very easy.
cake	Definitions include: displeasing.
gravy	Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
cake walk	Definitions include: something easy.
rinky-dink	Definitions include: easy or unchallenging.
cinchy	Definitions include: being "a cinch", i.e. easy.

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prep	Definitions include: popular people, jocks, cheerleaders, stupid people.
clams	Definitions include: One piece of currency.
saine	Definitions include: good.
wait for the bait	Definitions include: do not mess with underage girls.

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