Akimbo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Akimbo is an adjective meaning (of the arms) With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.
Meaning
(of the arms) With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.
More Meanings
- (of the legs) With legs spread and the knees bent in an outward or awkward way, sometimes with the feet touching.
- Into, in, or of the position where the arms are akimbo.
- Of weapons, especially firearms: one held in each hand.
- (video games, slang, transitive) To wield (two weapons), one in each hand.
Example Sentences
The man was standing akimbo.
Men preferred one pose above all others, namely, the elbow akimbo.
Girls take hold of the skirts; boys place the hands akimbo, bend forward from the waist, and bow.
Although it was a little impractical, Elmer held his revolvers akimbo because to him it looked cool.
Word Forms
- a kimbow
- akimbos
- akimboing
- akimboed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crooked, swivelly, swiveled, drop-knee, swayed, swing-swang.
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