Sekirov Dictionary

akimbo

UK /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/US /əˈkɪm.boʊ/

adjective 2
adverb 2
verb 1
forms 3

adjective2

•
With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.
- "Now, then, mister," said he, with his head cocked and his arms akimbo, "what are you driving at? Let's have it straight, now." — 1892
With legs spread and the knees bent in an outward or awkward way, sometimes with the feet touching.

adverb2

•
Into, in, or of the position where the arms are akimbo.
- The man was standing akimbo.
•
Of weapons, especially firearms: one held in each hand.
- Although it was a little impractical, Elmer held his revolvers akimbo because to him it looked cool.

verb1

(slang) To wield (two weapons), one in each hand.

forms

akimboed · akimboing · akimbos

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