Akimbo

usgb/əˈkɪmbəʊ/
adjective

Hands on the hips and elbows turned outward.

She stood with arms akimbo, defiantly looking at the policeman.
Visual representation of "akimbo" - Hands on the hips and elbows turned outward

Often appears as...

  • stand akimbo
  • arms akimbo
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Visual representation of "akimbo"
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Body Language

Suggests confidence or defiance when someone stands with their arms akimbo.

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Facing the challenge, he stood with his arms akimbo, ready to face any obstacle.
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Cultural Depiction

Common in superhero poses or depictions of powerful individuals in media.

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The superhero posed with arms akimbo on the movie poster, exuding strength.
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Visual Imagery

Creates a vivid mental image, useful in descriptive writing and storytelling.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
She entered the crowded room with arms akimbo, parting the masses like the Red Sea.
Visual representation of the word "Akimbo"

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