crooked

adjective
UK: /ˈkrʊkɪd/
US: /ˈkrʊkɪd/

  1. Not straight; bent or twisted.

    1. The picture frame is a bit crooked on the wall.
    2. That crooked old tree leaned dangerously over the walking path.

  2. Dishonest or illegal.

    1. The deal sounded too good and was probably crooked.
    2. He became involved in a crooked scheme to make quick money.

Synonyms

bent twisted dishonest deceitful
crooked adverb

  1. In a dishonest or illegal way.

    1. He smiled crooked, trying to hide something.
    2. The corrupt politician achieved his power crooked through bribery.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crooked" in English means: Not straight; bent or twisted., Dishonest or illegal..

The phonetic transcription of "crooked" is /ˈkrʊkɪd/ in British English and /ˈkrʊkɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crooked": bent, twisted, dishonest, deceitful.

Example usage of "crooked": "The picture frame is a bit crooked on the wall.". More examples on the page.