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CAKEWALK
cakewalk
(noun) an easy accomplishment; “winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him”; “invading Iraq won’t be a cakewalk”
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
(verb) perform the cakewalk dance
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cakewalk (plural cakewalks)
(historical) A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
(music) The style of music associated with such a contest.
(performing arts) The dance, or strutting style of dance associated with such a contest.
(idiomatic) Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
Synonym: Thesaurus:easy thing
Verb
cakewalk (third-person singular simple present cakewalks, present participle cakewalking, simple past and past participle cakewalked)
(intransitive) To perform the cakewalk dance.
Source: Wiktionary
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