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cakewalk

Meaning

noun

  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”

verb

  1. perform the cakewalk dance
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