crooked
Pronunciation:
/kɹʊkt/verb
Definitions
To bend, or form into a hook.
Example: He crooked his finger toward me.
To become bent or hooked.
To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.
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Meaning of crooked
crooked
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɹʊkɪd/adjective
Definitions
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
Example: We walked up the crooked path to the top of the hill.
Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
Example: That picture is crooked - could you straighten it up for me?
Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
Example: He was trying to interest me in another one of his crooked deals.