Meaning cakewalk
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cakewalk1863, American English, from cake (n.) + walk (n.), probably in reference to the cake given as a prize for the fanciest steps in a procession in a Southern black custom (explained by Thornton, 1912, a [..]
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cakewalkPopular term introduced by U.S. hawk Kenneth Adelman to predict overnight success in Iraq. Adelman now says the phrase was "too glib."
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cakewalkAccording to Harriet Janis and Rudi Blesh in They All Played Ragtime
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cakewalk(n) a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake(n) an easy accomplishment(v) perform the cakewalk dance
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cakewalk
(historical) A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
(music) The style of music associated with such a contest.
(performing arts) The dance, or style of dance associated with s [..]
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