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akimbo artinya

bercekak pinggang

UK/əˈkɪm.bəʊ//əˈkɪm.boʊ/

akimbo in Indonesian: bercekak pinggang, bertolak pinggang, kecak pinggang, pegang pinggang. In English, akimbo means with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.

Indonesian words for akimbo

with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward
bercekak pinggang, bertolak pinggang, kecak pinggang, pegang pinggang

English meaning of akimbo

  1. adjective With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.
  2. adjective With legs spread and the knees bent in an outward or awkward way, sometimes with the feet touching.
  3. adverb Into, in, or of the position where the arms are akimbo.
  4. adverb Of weapons, especially firearms: one held in each hand.

Full definition of akimbo

akimbo in a sentence

  • The man was standing akimbo.
  • Although it was a little impractical, Elmer held his revolvers akimbo because to him it looked cool.

akimbo in other languages

Questions about akimbo in Indonesian

What is the meaning of akimbo in Indonesian?
Akimbo in Indonesian is bercekak pinggang, bertolak pinggang, kecak pinggang, pegang pinggang.
Apa arti akimbo?
Akimbo: bercekak pinggang, bertolak pinggang, kecak pinggang, pegang pinggang.
What does akimbo mean in English?
Akimbo means with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.

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