adjective
having the hand on the hip and the elbow turned outward
adverb
with hands on hips and elbows turned outward
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The soldier stood with his arms akimbo, ready for inspection.
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She always stands with her hands on her hips, akimbo.
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He was leaning against the wall with his legs akimbo.
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The tree branches reached out akimbo, creating a natural canopy.