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akimbo in Tagalog

nakapamaywang

UK/əˈkɪm.bəʊ//əˈkɪm.boʊ/

akimbo in Tagalog: nakapamaywang. In English, akimbo means with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.

Tagalog words for akimbo

with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward
nakapamaywang

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.

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Questions about akimbo in Tagalog

What is the meaning of akimbo in Tagalog?
Akimbo in Tagalog is nakapamaywang.
Ano ang akimbo sa Tagalog?
Akimbo: nakapamaywang.
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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