Difference between Akimbo and Crooked

What is the difference between Akimbo and Crooked?

Akimbo as an adjective is with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward. while Crooked as an adjective is not straight; having one or more bends or angles.

Akimbo

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: With a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Into, in, or of the position where the arms are akimbo.

Crooked

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.Set at an angle; not vertical or square.Dishonest or illegal.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To bend, or form into a hook.

Example sentence: I did not come to Augusta to provide lip service. I came to work for the Maine people. I also came to Augusta to root out crooked politicians and government corruption.

We hope you now know whether to use Akimbo or Crooked in your sentence.

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