Akimbo Definition & Meaning
akimbo
- adverb
- with hands on hips and elbows extending outward; "she stood there akimbo"
- adjective
- (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body; "a tailor sitting with legs akimbo"; "stood with arms akimbo"
"Akimbo" in song lyrics
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"Came dizzy out the craft, head spinning, legs akimbo"
MC Lars — Lars Attacks! -
"price of seats for southern reps show kimberly akimbo"
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- What does akimbo mean?
- with hands on hips and elbows extending outward; "she stood there akimbo" (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body; "a tailor sitting with legs akimbo"; "stood with arms akimbo"
- What part of speech is akimbo?
- Akimbo is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does akimbo have?
- Akimbo has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).