Part of Speech
adverb
Definition
with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward
Origin + Etymology
from in kenebowe in Middle English, likely from Old Norse
Synonyms
- crooked
Antonyms
- straight
Example
She was standing with her arms akimbo.
Usage Over Time
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