akimbo

[əˈkɪm.bəʊ]
[əˈkɪm.bo͡ʊ]
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Definitions

adjective

  • With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.

adverb

  • Into, in, or of the position where the arms are akimbo.

    Example: The man was standing akimbo.

Real examples of "akimbo" in context

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