I. əˈkim(ˌ)bō adverb
Etymology: Middle English in kenebowe
: in or into a position in which the hand is placed usually on or near the hip so that the elbow projects outward at an angle
to stand akimbo surveying their little plots of land — John Galsworthy
her arms went akimbo on her hips — Donn Byrne
II. adjective
1. : placed akimbo
with one elbow akimbo
she stood with arms akimbo
— usually used postpositively
2. : set in a bent position
a tailor sitting with legs akimbo
his hands folded under his head, his elbows akimbo