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akimbo

/ˈækɪmbəʊ/ adverb · British & US
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What does akimbo mean?

adverb

Having arms or legs stretched out to the sides, or wide apart; having something, such as a pair of arms, held out to the sides or wide apart. Often used to describe a person's posture or stance.

Example

"He stood akimbo, his arms stretched out to the sides as he surveyed the room."

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