Crooked Definition & Meaning

crooked
adjective
  1. having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; "crooked country roads"; "crooked teeth"
  2. not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
  3. irregular in shape or outline; "asymmetrical features"; "a dress with a crooked hemline"
  4. 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:

  • "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'

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.

Look up another word