cakewalk

/kˈe‍ɪkwɔːk/

/kˈeɪkwɔːk/

Cakewalk

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

not in active use

synonyms : idle

to cakewalk

MAIN VERB

perform the cakewalk dance

Examples

1. Life without a leg is no cakewalk.

2. That one seems like cakewalk.

3. Life in jail is no cakewalk.

4. Life in jail is no cakewalk.