cakewalk (n.)

  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'

    cakewalk (v.)

  1. perform the cakewalk dance

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