Crooked Definition & Meaning
crooked
- adjective
- having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth"
- not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
- irregular in shape or outline; "asymmetrical features"; "a dress with a crooked hemline"
- having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect; "a little oldish misshapen stooping woman"
"Crooked" in song lyrics
See how crooked is used in real songs:
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"I am the product of skeleton dancers voice crooked"
Aesop Rock — Skip Town -
"In life, that's how I put it in the land of the crooked"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Dowutigotta -
"The police is crooked"
B.G. f/ Lil' Wayne, Juvenile — I'm Tryin'
Words that rhyme with crooked
Usage tips for "crooked"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "crooked" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for crooked to find words that pair well.
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- What does crooked mean?
- having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth" not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive irregular in shape or outline; "asymmetrical features"; "a dress with a crooked hemline" having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect; "a little oldish misshapen stooping woman"
- What part of speech is crooked?
- Crooked is an adjective.
- How many definitions does crooked have?
- Crooked has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).