What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crooking
Example
He was crooking his finger to signal me to come closer. [crooking: verb]
Example
The road crooked around the mountain, making for a scenic drive. [crooked: past tense]
contorting
Example
The gymnast was contorting her body into impossible positions. [contorting: verb]
Example
The artist contorted the metal into a twisted sculpture. [contorted: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crooking is less common than contorting in everyday language. Contorting is often used to describe the movements of performers, such as dancers or acrobats, while crooking is more commonly used to describe the bending of objects or materials.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crooking and contorting?
Both crooking and contorting are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
