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Cakewalk Definition & Meaning

cakewalk
noun
  1. a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
  2. an easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk"
verb
  1. perform the cakewalk dance

"Cakewalk" in song lyrics

See how cakewalk is used in real songs:

  • "email from cakewalk"
    AOL — AOL
  • "using asr-x with cakewalk"
    AOL — AOL
  • "register cakewalk"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cakewalk"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cakewalk mean?
a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake an easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk" perform the cakewalk dance
What part of speech is cakewalk?
Cakewalk is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does cakewalk have?
Cakewalk has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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