Definition of "akimbo" in English

adjective

1. (of the arms) With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.

2. (of the legs) With legs spread and the knees bent in an outward or awkward way, sometimes with the feet touching.

adverb

1. Into, in, or of the position where the arms are akimbo.

   • The man was standing akimbo.

2. 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.

verb

1. (video games, slang, transitive) To wield (two weapons), one in each hand.