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The definition of crooked is something not straight, curved or bent or a dishonest person.

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An example of crooked is Lombard Street in San Francisco between Hyde and Leavenworth.
An example of crooked is a woman marrying a much older wealthy man in hopes that he'll die and leave all of his money to her.

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See crooked in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having a crook or hook
not straight; bent; curved; askew
☆ not straightforward; dishonest; swindling

Related Forms:

crookedly adverb
crookedness noun

See crooked in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or marked by bends, curves, or angles.
Informal Dishonest or unscrupulous; fraudulent.

Related Forms:

crookˈed·ly adverb

crookˈed·ness noun

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