Breezier

/ˈbriːziər/ adjective

Definition

More breezy; having more wind or air movement, or more casual and relaxed in manner.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'breezy,' from Middle English 'bresen' (to blow), likely from Old English roots. The adjective developed from the noun 'breeze,' which may have origins in Dutch or Spanish trade language from the 16th century.

Kelly Says

The word 'breezy' took on a slang meaning for 'casual and lighthearted' in the early 1900s, so calling someone 'breezy' could mean either they're in windy weather or they're chill—language lets us reuse words for totally different ideas!

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