Cakewalking

/ˈkeɪk.wɔː.kɪŋ/ noun

A strut or walk performed with exaggerated, prideful movements; originally a competitive Black American dance popularized in the late 19th century.

From the 'cakewalk,' a dance that originated on Southern plantations where enslaved people created a satirical performance mocking their enslavers' formal walking styles. The term evolved to describe both the dance and the attitude of proud, confident movement.

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