cakewalk

• Substantiv, das eine sehr leicht auszuführende Handlung oder Aufgabe bezeichnet; historisch auch ein auf einem Marsch basierender Tanz, der in Minstrel-Shows aufgeführt wurde und aus einem Wettbewerb unter schwarzen Tänzern entstand.

A noun referring to an activity or task that is very easy to accomplish, or historically, a dance based on a march performed in minstrel shows that originated as a competition among Black dancers.

1. A strutting danceC1formalamerican

   A dance based on a march, performed in minstrel shows, originating as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake.

   Kuchenlauf

   • The cakewalk was a popular dance in the late 19th century.
   • Performers showcased their best moves in the cakewalk competition.
   • The cakewalk originated as a playful contest among enslaved people.

2. An easy taskB2informal

   Something that is very easy to accomplish or achieve.

   Leichtigkeit

   • Winning that game was a cakewalk for the champion.
   • The exam was a cakewalk; I finished it in 20 minutes.
   • Don't worry, this job is a cakewalk compared to your last one.

   Synonymebreezecinchduck souppicnicpiece of cakepushoversnapwalkover

   Antonymechallengehardshipordealstruggle

• Etwas mit größter Leichtigkeit erledigen oder einen mühelosen Sieg erringen; ursprünglich ein historischer Begriff aus einem Tanzwettbewerb.

A verb meaning to accomplish something with extreme ease or to win effortlessly, derived from the historical dance contest term.

1. Perform the cakewalk danceC1formalamerican

   To perform a dance that originated in the 19th century among African Americans, characterized by a high-stepping, strutting motion.

   Cakewalk tanzen

   • The dancers cakewalked across the stage with great flair.
   • At the festival, they cakewalked to the lively music.
   • She learned how to cakewalk from her grandmother.