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1. (n.) cakewalk
a musical promenade of black American origin with the prize of a cake awarded to couples who demonstrated the most intricate or imaginative dance figures and steps.
2. cakewalk
a dance with a strutting step based on this promenade.
3. cakewalk
syncopated music suitable for a cakewalk.
4. cakewalk
Informal. something easy or certain.
5. (v.i.) cakewalk
to perform a cakewalk.
Etymology: (1860–65)
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1. (noun) cakewalk
a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
2. (verb) cakewalk
an easy accomplishment
"winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk"
3. (verb) cakewalk
perform the cakewalk dance
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