cakewalk

/ˌkeɪkˈwɔk/
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Other forms: cakewalks; cakewalking; cakewalked

Definitions of cakewalk
  1. noun
    a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
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    type of:
    choreography, stage dancing
    a show involving artistic dancing
  2. verb
    perform the cakewalk dance
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    type of:
    dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
    move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
  3. noun
    an easy accomplishment
    “winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him”
    “invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk”
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    type of:
    accomplishment, achievement
    the action of accomplishing something
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