cakewalk
What is another word for cakewalk? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Something that is very easy to do, requiring little effort.
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How to use cakewalk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
no cakewalk
not exactly a cakewalk
Etymology
Originally a strutting dance performed by African American communities in the 19th century, often in competitions where the winning couple was awarded a cake. Because top dancers made it look effortless, "cakewalk" came to mean anything easy.
Full origin of cakewalk →Frequently asked questions
What does “cakewalk” mean?
The word “cakewalk” means something that is very easy to do, requiring little effort. In plain terms, nowadays almost always used to mean "an easy task," from its older sense as a lighthearted dance contest.
How do you pronounce “cakewalk”?
“Cakewalk” is pronounced KAYK-wawk (/ˈkeɪk.wɔk/ in IPA).
How do you use “cakewalk” in a sentence?
Here is “cakewalk” used in a sentence: “Winning that match was a cakewalk for the defending champion.”
What part of speech is “cakewalk”?
“Cakewalk” is a noun.
Where does the word “cakewalk” come from?
The word “cakewalk” dates back to around 1800.
How many meanings does “cakewalk” have?
“Cakewalk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something that is very easy to do, requiring little effort.
