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breeze1 noun 1 a gentle wind. 2 colloq, especially N Amer any job or situation which is effortless; a pleasantly simple task. verb (breezed, breezing) intrans, colloq (usually breeze into or out of somewhere or breeze along or in or out, etc) to move briskly, in a cheery and confident manner • breezed into the room.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c, meaning 'a north-east wind': probably from Spanish brisa.

breeze through something colloq to do it easily and quickly.

breeze2 noun ashes from coal, coke or charcoal, used in building materials such as breezeblock.
ETYMOLOGY: 18c: from French braise live coals.