crook Definition and Meaning in English (crook definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Crook definition: A dishonest person or a criminal, especially one who engages in fraudulent activities.

Definitions of Crook

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A dishonest person or a criminal, especially one who engages in fraudulent activities.

  2. 2noun

    A bend in something, especially in a person's arm or leg, or a hooked staff.

  3. 3verb

    To bend or curve something, or to bend one's arm or finger.

Example Sentences

casual

“The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing from the shops.”

casual

“She offered him the crook of her arm for support.”

casual

“He had to crook his finger to reach the small button.”

Antonyms

herohonest personsaint

Inflected Word Forms

gerundcrooking
nouncrookedness
adjectivecrooked
adverbcrookedly

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Crook definition: A dishonest person or a criminal, especially one who engages in fraudulent activities.
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'Crook' translates to 'crook' in English. Crook definition: A dishonest person or a criminal, especially one who engages in fraudulent activities.
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