Definition of cakewalk Cakewalk
cake•walk
We found 8 definitions of cakewalk from 3 different sources.
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What does cakewalk mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: cakewalks |
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| cakewalk - an easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk" | ||
| achievement, accomplishment the action of accomplishing something | ||
| cakewalk - a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake | ||
| stage dancing, choreography a show involving artistic dancing | ||
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| cakewalk - perform the cakewalk dance | ||
| trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- cakewalk (Noun)
A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers. - cakewalk (Noun)
The style of music associated with such a contest. - cakewalk (Noun)
The dance, or style of dance associated with such a contest. - cakewalk (Noun)
Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
