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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kimbo
"लड़ाकू ने खुद को बचाने के लिए किम्बो स्थिति अपनाई।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A stance or posture characterized by bending at the waist, often used in martial arts.
"The fighter adopted a kimbo stance, ready to defend against the incoming attack." - 2
A position of readiness or alertness, particularly in competitive contexts.
"In the game, players must remain in a kimbo position to react quickly to opponents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'kimbo' is derived from the West African Pidgin English, where it refers to a posture of bending or leaning. It has evolved in usage to describe a specific stance or position, particularly in relation to martial arts and sports.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kimbo" is said worldwide
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Kimbo
Transliteration: Kimbo
"Le combattant a adopté une position kimbo pour se défendre."
Kimbo
Transliteration: Kimbo
"Der Kämpfer nahm eine Kimbo-Position ein, um sich zu verteidigen."
Kimbo
Transliteration: Kimbo
"Il combattente ha adottato una posizione kimbo per difendersi."
Kimbo
Transliteration: Kimbo
"El luchador adoptó una posición kimbo para defenderse."
Kimbo
Transliteration: Kimbo
"O lutador adotou uma posição kimbo para se defender."
किम्बो
Transliteration: Kimbo
"लड़ाकू ने खुद को बचाने के लिए किम्बो स्थिति अपनाई।"
金博
Transliteration: Jīn bó
"战士采取了金博姿势以自卫。"
킴보
Transliteration: Kimbo
"전사는 방어를 위해 킴보 자세를 취했다."
キンボ
Transliteration: Kinbo
"戦士は防御のためにキンボの姿勢を取った。"
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