akimbo

adjective/adverb

Meaning

A posture with hands placed on the hips and elbows turned outward.

Examples

She stood akimbo, demanding an explanation for the mess in the kitchen.
The statue depicted a defiant hero standing with arms akimbo.

Synonyms: hands on hips, arms akimbo, defiant, belligerent

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akimbo

adjective/adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈkɪmbəʊ/

Definition

A posture with hands placed on the hips and elbows turned outward.

Examples

She stood akimbo, demanding an explanation for the mess in the kitchen.
The statue depicted a defiant hero standing with arms akimbo.
He glared at his opponent, his stance akimbo and his jaw set firmly.

Synonyms of akimbo

Words with a similar meaning to akimbo:

hands on hips
arms akimbo
defiant
belligerent

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