easy prey

noun

A prey animal who is easily captured by a predator and cannot fight back effectively.

“Having lost our weapons, we made very easy prey for the wildcats.”

Meanings

nouneasy prey (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA prey animal who is easily captured by a predator and cannot fight back effectively.

    Having lost our weapons, we made very easy prey for the wildcats.

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APA

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MLA

“easy prey.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/easy%20prey. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “easy prey,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/easy%20prey.

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