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- Dictionarycrook/krʊk/
noun
- 1. the hooked staff of a shepherd: "seizing his crook from behind the door, he set off to call his dogs"
- 2. a person who is dishonest or a criminal: informal "the man's a crook, he's not to be trusted" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. bend (something, especially a finger as a signal): "he crooked a finger for the waitress"
adjective
- 1. bad, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory: informal Australian, New Zealand "it was pretty crook on the land in the early 1970s"
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Crook can mean a dishonest person, a bent part of something, or a stick with a curved end. Learn how to use crook in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word crook, from a verb meaning to bend or curve, to a noun meaning a hooked implement or a criminal, to an adjective meaning not right or dishonest. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of crook.
A crook is long staff that’s bent at one end, like something you might see a shepherd carrying. A crook can also be a criminal — a person who’s dishonest, or bent, just like the staff.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word crook, from a hooked or curved thing to a dishonest person or a criminal. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin of crook.
Crook can mean a hooked or curved object, a dishonest person, or a bend or turn. It can also be a name or a slang term. Learn more about its origin, usage, and idioms.
Crook can mean a curved or hooked thing, a dishonest person, or a verb meaning to bend or curve. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of crook in this comprehensive dictionary.
to bend; curve; make a crook in: He crooked a finger to get the waitperson's attention. Slang . to steal, cheat, or swindle: She crooked a ring from that shop.