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Akimbo Postnominal

Definition:

Akimbo Postnominal refers to a specific grammatical construction wherein a postnominal modifier is placed upright and at an angle.

Senses:

1. Popular Sense: In popular usage, it typically describes a specific body posture where the hands are placed on the hips with bent elbows pointing outward.
2. Local Sense: In a local context, it also refers to a linguistic structure where a modifier is positioned after a noun phrase, enhancing its meaning or qualifying it further.

Part of Speech:

The term "akimbo postnominal" can be used as a noun phrase or an adjective.

Examples:

Noun Phrase:

"The akimbo postnominal adds emphasis to the noun phrase it modifies."

Adjective:

"She stood with her arms akimbo, confidently facing the crowd."

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