hand on hip
Arm bent outward
A hand on hip is a stance where one or both hands rest on the hips with elbows bent outward.
The posture conveys confidence, impatience, or defiance depending on context: She stood with her hand on her hip, waiting for an explanation.
In photography and fashion, the pose creates angles and projects self-assurance.
- akimboBent-elbow posture
- power poseAssertive body positioning
- body languageUnspoken physical expression
- sassyBoldly irreverent in manner
- mean girlSocially cruel adolescent female
defiant · posture · attitude · stance · confident · impatient · waiting · waiting room · confrontational · bold · assertive · elbow · waist · cocked · standing · challenge · annoyance · model
- gesturesgesture, applause, tap on shoulder, snap fingers, beckon
- photo posesthumbs up, chin rest, spirit fingers, finger point, hair flip
- posesstanding pose, sitting pose, seated pose, kneeling pose, reclining pose
- Selfiesselfie, mirror selfie, group selfie, selfie stick, selfie pose
hand on hiparms crossed
Protective self-embrace gesture
arms folded · fetal position · hands clasped · arms raised · slumped shoulders
hand on hipsubmissive posture
Body position showing subordination
cowering · shrinking back · slouching · head bowed · hunched over
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