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April 17, 2016 Word of the Day

akimbo ˈkɪmboʊ/ adjective
akimbo
ˈkɪmboʊ/
adjective
A clown with arms akimbo
A clown with arms akimbo
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.

2 of the legs : spread apart in a bent position

  • sitting with legs akimbo

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