What is the meaning of akimbo?

adjective

  • Used of arms and legs. ( bent outward with the joint away from the body)
    • usage: "a tailor sitting with legs akimbo"; "stood with arms akimbo"

adverb

  • With hands on hips and elbows extending outward.
    • usage: "she stood there akimbo"
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