akimbo

(adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body

- a tailor sitting with legs akimbo

- stood with arms akimbo

Similar word(s): crooked

adverb

1. with hands on hips and elbows extending outward

- she stood there akimbo

Sentences with akimbo as an adverb:

- The man was standing akimbo.