26984 words

crooks

7 definitions • 6 examples
1
a very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat:

Examples:

These politicians are just a bunch of crooks.
2
the inside part of your arm where it bends:

Examples:

She sat back in the armchair and settled the baby in the crook of her arm.
3
a long stick with a curved end, especially one carried by a shepherd or a bishop
4
bad or ill:

Examples:

I'm a bit crook at the moment.
5
to bend your arm or finger:

Examples:

She delicately crooked her little finger as she picked up her cup.
6
a person who is dishonest, esp. someone who cheats or steals:

Examples:

She thinks all politicians are crooks.
7
a bent part of something, esp. the inner part:

Examples:

Kids should learn to sneeze and cough into the crooks of their elbows.

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