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Definition cakeism in British English

cakeism noun

noun
1

offering or proposing a future scenario that sounds better than is actually achieveable, often as a result of political opportunism. Based on the expression 'You can't have your cake and eat it'.

Example

What you offer sounds fantastic, but not achievable in reality. It is a pure act of cakeism.

Definition cakeism in British English