Associations to the word «Cakewalk»

Wiktionary

CAKEWALK, noun. A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.

CAKEWALK, noun. (music) The style of music associated with such a contest.

CAKEWALK, noun. (performing arts) The dance, or style of dance associated with such a contest.

CAKEWALK, noun. (idiomatic) Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.

CAKEWALK, noun. A strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake.

CAKEWALK, noun. An easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk".

CAKEWALK, verb. Perform the cakewalk dance.

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