Meaning & Definition of Akimbo in English
English⟶
Akimbo
/əkɪmboʊ/
adjective
1. (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body
- "A tailor sitting with legs akimbo"
- "Stood with arms akimbo"
synonym:
- akimbo(ip)
adverb
1. With hands on hips and elbows extending outward
- "She stood there akimbo"
synonym:
- akimbo