<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>with hand on hip and elbow bent outward: to stand with arms akimbo</li><li>(of limbs) splayed out in an awkward or ungainly manner: After the strenuous hike, she sat on the floor with her legs akimbo</li><li>(of limbs) fully extended in opposite directions: The dancer warmed up with his arms and legs stretched akimbo</li><li>to one side; askew; awry: He woke up from his nap, hair akimbo</li><li>They wore their hats akimbo</li></ul>