Akimbo
Pronunciation: /əˈkɪmˌboʊ/
Akimbo (adverb)
- with hands on hips and elbows pointing outwards.
- with arms or legs bent outward at an angle.
Examples
- She stood akimbo, ready to argue.
- He waited akimbo, showing impatience.
Common collocations: stand akimbo, pose akimbo, sit akimbo, move akimbo