English · Idiom Attested

walk like an Egyptian

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đi với một tay ngang ở bên, với khuỷu tay gập lên và tay kia ngang ở bên với khuỷu tay gập xuống

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “walk like an Egyptian” mean?

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.

Is “walk like an Egyptian” formal or informal?

walk like an Egyptian is generally humorous.