Cheers Easy Edit Meaning

1.

a bit like 'thanks for nothing'

what! you guys are going to Ibiza without telling me? cheers easy lads!

2.

A term used in the British Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

It means that you are deliberately taking someone for granted in a way that negates their gesture (a very disrespectful thank you). It comes from suggesting that someone is 'easy' (i.e. easily taken advantage of)

Matelot 1: I picked up your dhoby from the laundry shipmate...

Matelot 2: Cheers easy!

Bootneck 1: Here you go pal - I made you a cup of tea...

Bootneck 2: Great. Cheers easy you cabbage!

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