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crooked

[ˈkrʊkɪd]

crooked Definition

  • 1not straight; bending or curving in shape
  • 2dishonest or immoral

Using crooked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crooked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old tree had a crooked trunk.

  • Example

    He has a crooked nose from the injury.

  • Example

    She gave me a crooked smile.

  • Example

    The politician was accused of having a crooked business deal.

crooked Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for crooked

Phrases with crooked

  • a path that is not straight, but winding or curving

    Example

    The crooked path led us to a hidden waterfall.

  • a smile that is not straight or symmetrical

    Example

    She flashed him a crooked smile before walking away.

  • a dishonest or illegal business transaction

    Example

    The company was involved in a crooked deal with a foreign government.

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Summary: crooked in Brief

The term 'crooked' [ˈkrʊkɪd] refers to something that is not straight, bending or curving in shape. It can also mean dishonest or immoral, as in 'The politician was accused of having a crooked business deal.' 'Crooked' extends into phrases like 'crooked path,' and 'crooked smile,' denoting winding or curving paths and smiles that are not straight or symmetrical.

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