Crooked - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkrʊkɪd|  American pronunciation of the word crooked
Brit.  |ˈkrʊkɪd|  British pronunciation of the word crooked
- this word is a past tense form of the verb to crook
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to crook

adjective

- irregular in shape or outline (syn: asymmetrical)
a dress with a crooked hemline
- having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect (syn: round-shouldered)

Extra examples

...a long, crooked line of people had formed in front of the ticket booth...

...the common belief that gambling casinos are often crooked businesses...

His lips curled into a crooked smile.

Your tie's crooked.

He is perfect in the practice of crooked ways.

He was riding a crooked horse when he was took. (R. Boldrewood, Nevermore, 1892)

He crooked his finger at us and led us to the table.

...the road suddenly crooked to the left...

The shade on the lamp was slightly crooked.

Get the Mayor and his crooked cohorts out of City Hall!

She plays the role of a crooked lawyer.

He crooked his index finger

...his angling of the picture made everything else on the wall look crooked...

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