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cakewalk

The correct spelling is cakewalk.

How to pronounce cakewalk

/ˈkeɪk.wɔk/
noun

IPA: /ˈkeɪk.wɔk/

Say it like: Cak-ewa-lk

The correct spelling is cakewalk. A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
  2. 2.The style of music associated with such a contest.
  3. 3.The dance, or strutting style of dance associated with such a contest.
  4. 4.Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.

verb

  1. 1.To perform the cakewalk dance.

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