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akim·bo (ə kim′bō)
adverb, adjective
with hands on hips and elbows bent outward with arms akimbo
Etymology: ME in kenebowe, lit., in keen bow, i.e., in a sharp curve; a folk etym. from ON kengboginn, bow-bent < keng, bent + bogi, a bow
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akimbo Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- pistol: Fixed XP not being given ( and stats being kept ) for kills with akimbo pistols.
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