Meaning of the word cakewalk in English
What does cakewalk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cakewalk
US /ˈkeɪk.wɑːk/
UK /ˈkeɪk.wɑːk/
Noun
1.
an extremely easy task
Example:
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The exam was a cakewalk; I finished it in half the time.
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Winning the championship was no cakewalk; we had to work hard for it.
2.
a dance competition or exhibition developed in the late 19th century, originally by African Americans, in which the prize was a cake
Example:
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The community fair featured a traditional cakewalk.
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Performers would strut and prance during the cakewalk.
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