akimbo

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Synonyms: kimbo

Antonyms: kimbo

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|of the arms}} With a [[crook]] or [[bend]]; with the hand on the [[hip]] and [[elbow]] turned outward.
2. {{lb|en|of the legs}} With legs [[spread]] and the knees [[bent]] in an [[outward]] or [[awkward]] way, sometimes with the feet [[touch]]ing.

Adverb

1. Into, in, or of the [[position]] where the arms are akimbo.
2. Of [[weapon]]s, especially [[firearm]]s: one [[hold|held]] in each hand.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|video games|slang|transitive}} To [[wield]] (two [[weapon]]s), one in each hand.

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