akimbo

Definition

Standing with your hands on your hips and elbows bent outward, the universal power pose of disappointed mothers and superhero landings. This posture communicates authority, judgment, or that you just finished a really good workout.

Example Usage

The project manager stood arms akimbo, surveying the chaos of our missed deadline.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=akimbo&defid=13159)

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