Crooked means not straight or bent. It shows something is curved or not in a straight line. This is a physical description.
The crooked stick broke easily.
My crooked finger hurts a little.
Crooked can mean a person or action that is not honest. It shows people cheat, break rules, or do crime. This is a moral or legal meaning.
The crooked man lied to the police.
He made a crooked deal with others.
Crooked means something is not smooth or even. It means the shape or form has bends or twists and is not regular. This is used for physical shapes.
The table has a crooked leg.
The road is crooked and hilly.
This meaning of crooked describes behavior or ways that are wrong, morally bad, or unfair. It often talks about unfair actions or cheating.
He used crooked methods to win.
Crooked politicians lose people’s trust.
Crooked can be a noun meaning a person who breaks the law or cheats others. People use it to talk about criminals or dishonest people.
The crooked was caught by police.
That crooked steals money from others.
In a figurative sense, crooked can describe a smile, story, or person who is not honest and may trick or lie. It means not straightforward or true.
He gave me a crooked smile.
She told a crooked story yesterday.
Crooked can describe things like games or deals that are unfair or made badly. It means the quality is poor or the situation is unfair.
This crooked game is not fun.
I had a crooked deal with him.
