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cakewalk
/ˈkeɪk.wɔk/
noun 4verb 1
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1VERB + CAKEWALK
step
Definitions
noun
1
A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
2
The style of music associated with such a contest.
3
The dance, or strutting style of dance, associated with such a contest.
4
Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
Just as common as she is, a cakewalk sort of a name.
Nah. The first step’s a cakewalk. We can beat the hell out of a developing infant, in any case.
verb
1
To perform the cakewalk dance.
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Just as common as she is, a cakewalk sort of a name.
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Nah. The first step’s a cakewalk. We can beat the hell out of a developing infant, in any case.
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You can do it. It'll be a cakewalk!
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