25+ Words that rhyme with akimbo
Akimbo is a 3-syllable word with 25 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ambo, bimbo, combo. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of 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"
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "akimbo" in lyrics
See how akimbo is used at the end of a line in songs:
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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"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- ambo
- a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
- bimbo
- a young woman indulged by rich and powerful older men
- combo
- a small band of jazz musicians
- flambeau
- a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
- gumbo
- any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water tall coarse
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "akimbo" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ambo, bimbo, combo create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "akimbo" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.