Definition
Definition of cakewalking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
- The exam was cakewalking for her.
- Winning the game was cakewalking for the experienced team.
- The project turned out to be cakewalking for the skilled engineer.
Origin of cakewalking
English, cake (a sweet baked food) + walking (the act of moving)
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- French:facile, ...
- German:kinderleicht, ...
- Italian:una passeggiata, ...
- Spanish:pan comido, ...
- Portuguese:facílimo, ...
- Chinese:小菜一碟, ...
- Japanese:とても簡単, ...
- Arabic:يَسِير, ...
- Hebrew:קַל, ...
- Russian:пустяковый, ...
- Ukrainian:дуже легкий, ...
- Hindi:बहुत आसान, ...
Definition of cakewalk - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- Finishing the puzzle was a cakewalk for her..
2.
danceDated US dance with strutting steps from cakewalk contestsDated US
- They performed a traditional cakewalk at the festival.
3.
historical contestDated US contest where dancers compete for a cakeDated US
- The cakewalk was a popular event at the fair.
Verb
1.
- She cakewalked through the final exam..
2.
showintr. Dated US perform the old vaudeville dance with exaggerated stepsintr. Dated US
- They cakewalked across the stage with flair.
Images of cakewalk
contest where dancers compete for a cake
Expressions with cakewalk
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dance with strutting steps for a cake prize
The cakewalk dance was popular at 19th-century gatherings.
Origin of cakewalk
English, cake (a sweet baked food) + walk (a leisurely pace)
Examples of cakewalk in a sentence
Winning the game was a cakewalk for the experienced team. The dancers learned a cakewalk in class. A lively cakewalk opened the evening's program. The cakewalk attracted many skilled dancers. Winning the cakewalk was a great honor. He cakewalked through the interview process.
They cakewalked to victory in the tournament. The dancers cakewalked in perfect harmony. She cakewalked effortlessly, impressing the judges.
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- French:jeu d'enfant, réussir haut la main, ...
- German:Kinderspiel, mühelos schaffen, ...
- Italian:passeggiata, ottenere senza sforzo, ...
- Spanish:coser y cantar, conseguir fácilmente, ...
- Portuguese:moleza, fazer algo sem esforço, ...
- Chinese:轻而易举的事, 毫不费力地赢得, ...
- Japanese:朝飯前, 楽々とやる, ...
- Arabic:نُزْهَة, اِجْتَازَ بِسُهُولَةٍ, ...
- Hebrew:מִשְׂחַק יְלָדִים, לַעֲבוֹר בְּקַלּוּת, ...
- Russian:легкая задача, легко добиться, ...
- Ukrainian:легке завдання, виграти без зусиль, ...
- Hindi:बहुत आसान काम, आसानी से करना, ...
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