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English adjective: akimbo

1. akimbo (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body


SamplesA tailor sitting with legs akimbo.
Stood with arms akimbo.


Similarcrooked


Antonymsstraight


English adverb: akimbo

1. akimbo with hands on hips and elbows extending outward


SamplesShe stood there akimbo.









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