cakewalking

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Definition of cakewalking in English English dictionary

cakewalk
A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers
cakewalk
The dance, or style of dance associated with such a contest
cakewalk
The style of music associated with such a contest
cakewalk
Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge

Nah. The first step’s a cakewalk. We can beat the hell out of a developing infant, in any case.

cakewalk
Cakewalk is a traditional African American form of music and dance which originated among slaves in the Southern United States. The form was originally known as the chalk line walk; it takes its name from competitions slaveholders sometimes held, in which they offered slices of hoecake as prizes for the best dancers
cakewalk
an easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk"
cakewalk
perform the cakewalk dance
cakewalk
Something that is easy or simple, or does not present any great challenge
cakewalk
a very easy thing to do, or a very easy victory = piece of cake (cakewalk (19-20 centuries))
cakewalk
a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
cakewalk
a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake perform the cakewalk dance
cakewalk
{i} competitive dance; dance performed on stage; strutting dance