What is the meaning of cakewalk?

noun

  • 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.
    • usage: "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk"

verb

  • Perform the cakewalk dance. .
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