Cakewalk

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  • noun. Something easily accomplished: synonym: breeze.
  • noun. A public entertainment of the 1800s among African Americans in which walkers performing the most accomplished or amusing steps won cakes as prizes.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. A strutting dance, often performed in minstrel shows.
  • noun. The music for this dance.
  • intransitive verb. To achieve or accomplish something easily.
  • intransitive verb. To perform a strutting dance.
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  • noun. A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
  • noun. The style of music associated with such a contest.
  • noun. The dance, or style of dance associated with such a contest.
  • noun. Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
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  • noun. a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
  • verb. perform the cakewalk dance
  • noun. an easy accomplishment
  • Word Usage
    "Some etymologists believe the term cakewalk and piece of cake and takes the cake came about when contest winners in rural areas of the United States were given cakes as prizes, for just about any competition."
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