akimbo
/əˈkɪmbəʊ/adverb
उच्चारण अकिम्बो
कमर पर हाथ रखे हुए, कोहनियाँ बाहर निकाले हुए
Advanced word
adverb
- 1
(of the arms) with the hands on the hips and the elbows pointing outwards
कमर पर हाथ रखे हुए, कोहनियाँ बाहर निकाले हुए
- She stood in the doorway with arms akimbo, waiting for an answer.
- The coach stood arms akimbo and glared at the late players.
- 2
(of the legs) spread wide apart
(टाँगें) फैलाए हुए, चौड़ी करके
- He sat on the floor with his legs akimbo.
§Grammar and usage
Usage: Akimbo is used mainly in the phrase 'with arms akimbo', which often shows impatience, anger or confidence.
Usage में akimbo मुख्य रूप से 'with arms akimbo' phrase में आता है, जो अक्सर अधीरता, गुस्सा या आत्मविश्वास दिखाता है।