English Explanatory Dictionary

crooked

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of crook
adj
  1. Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
  2. Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
  3. Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
  4. ill-tempered; grumpy; cranky.

Pronunciation

kro͝okt /kɹʊkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crooked (verb).wav kro͝ok'ĭd /ˈkɹʊkɪd/ en-uk-crooked.ogg

Word forms

crooked more crooked most crooked

Etymology

From crook, equivalent to crook + -ed.

Derived words

crooked as a barrel of fish hooks crooked as a barrel of snakes crooked as a dog's hind leg Crooked Corner Crooked Creek crookedly crookedness crooked number crooked tune hell west and crooked
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