Synonyms of cakewalk
24 similar words
Another word for cakewalk is bagatelle. Other synonyms of cakewalk are waltz, breeze, child's play, cinch and doddle.
Synonyms and similar words for cakewalk
nounSomething that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
- bagatelle
- waltz
- breeze
- child's playSomething particularly easy or simple.
- cinch
- doddleA job, task, or other activity that is easy to complete or simple.
- doss
- duck soupSomething which is easy; a piece of cake.
- easy pickingsSomething easily acquired or stolen.
- gimme
- layup
- low-hanging fruitEasily obtained gains; what can be obtained by readily available means.
- no-brainer
- open and shut caseA problem that can be solved quickly and easily.
- picnic
- piece of cakeA job, task or other activity that is pleasant or, by extension, easy or simple.
- piece of piss slang, vulgarSomething easy to achieve.
- plain sailingSomething that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
- slam dunk
- snap
- walk in the parkSomething easy or pleasant.
- walkover
- cake and gingerbread obsoleteAn easy or pleasant task or experience; a piece of cake.
- plane sailing archaicA technique for navigation using the assumption that the journey occurs over a plane or flat surface rather than the...
Meaning of cakewalk
- noun A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
- noun The style of music associated with such a contest.
- noun The dance, or strutting style of dance, associated with such a contest.
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