walk like an Egyptian

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English

Etymology

Figures are sometimes depicted in this pose in ancient Egyptian art.

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Verb

walk like an Egyptian (third-person singular simple present walks like an Egyptian, present participle walking like an Egyptian, simple past and past participle walked like an Egyptian)

  1. (simile, humorous) To walk with one arm horizontally at the side, with arm bent at the elbow facing up, and the other arm horizontally at the side with arm bent at the elbow facing down.
    • 2008, Patricia S. Otto, The Gelidus Factor, page 28:
      “Get ready for pharaohs, pyramids and walking like an Egyptian.” He held bent arms in front and behind him. A laugh bubbled through the room as Mac walked back to his desk and found his Egypt teaching plan.

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