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akimbo
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akimbo
(adjective)
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akimbo
/ə
ˈ
kɪmboʊ/
adjective
akimbo
/ə
ˈ
kɪmboʊ/
adjective
Learner's definition of AKIMBO
not used before a noun
1
of the arms
:
with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward
She stood
with arms akimbo
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of the legs
:
spread apart in a bent position
sitting
with legs akimbo
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