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crooked

The correct spelling is crooked.

How to pronounce crooked

/kɹʊkt/
verb

IPA: /kɹʊkt/

Say it like: Croo-ked

The correct spelling is crooked. To bend, or form into a hook. For example: "He crooked his finger toward me."

Usage Examples

He crooked his finger toward me.

We walked up the crooked path to the top of the hill.

That picture is crooked - could you straighten it up for me?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To bend, or form into a hook.
  2. 2.To become bent or hooked.
  3. 3.To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.

adjective

  1. 1.Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
  2. 2.Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
  3. 3.Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.

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