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crooked Definition and Meaning in English (crooked definition)

adjective
Synonyms:bentcurvedaskew
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Crooked definition: Describes something that is not straight or level, often having a bend or twist.

Definitions of Crooked

  1. 1adjective

    Describes something that is not straight or level, often having a bend or twist.

  2. 2adjective

    Referring to someone or something that is dishonest, corrupt, or involved in illegal activities.

Example Sentences

“The old man walked with a crooked back.”

“He suspected the deal was crooked from the start.”

“The picture frame was slightly crooked on the wall.”

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nouncrookedness
adverbcrookedly

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Crooked definition: Describes something that is not straight or level, often having a bend or twist.
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'Crooked' translates to 'crooked' in English. Crooked definition: Describes something that is not straight or level, often having a bend or twist.
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