crooked etymology

Etymology

• Middle English: croked, from Old English: croced, crocod, probably of Germanic origin, related to Old Norse: krokr, meaning "hook".

Meaning

• Not straight or level; bent or curved.
• Dishonest or corrupt.
• Perverse or illogical.

Origin

The word "crooked" originally referred to something that is physically bent or curved. It is related to the Old Norse word "krokr," meaning "hook." Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include metaphorical and figurative uses, such as referring to someone who is dishonest or corrupt.

Examples

• The road was so crooked that it was difficult to drive on.
• The politician was accused of crooked dealings.
• His argument was so crooked that it was impossible to understand.

crooked relate terms

• crook

  Etymology The word crook is derived from the Old English word croc which meant a h

• crook

  Etymology The word crook is derived from the Old English word croc which meant a h

• bent

  Etymology The word bent has Old English origins It comes from the Old English word be

• bend

  Etymology The word bend has multiple etymological origins Old English bendan to

• crooked

  Etymology Middle English croked from Old English croced crocod probably of Germanic