Doddle is a noun that refers to ‘a very easy task.’

The origin or our word of the day is unknown, but we can say with some certainty that it crept into English around the 1930s and is an informal word to describe an easy thing to do.

When a rookie comes into the department, we usually start them off with a doddle to help them build their confidence. Giving them an easy task is a good way to keep them from getting too intimidated.