What does CROOK mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions:

Noun: a dishonest person, a criminal; a bend or curve in something; a staff with a hook or bend at one end

Verb: to bend or curve something; to steal or cheat

Adjective: dishonest or criminal

Pronunciations:

US: /krʊk/

UK: /krʊk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "crook" originated in Middle English from the Old Norse "krókr," meaning "hook." It has been used to describe a person who is dishonest or a criminal since the 16th century. It can also refer to a bend or curve in something, such as a road or river. As a verb, "crook" means to bend or curve something, while as a noun, it can also refer to a staff with a hook or bend at one end.

Synonyms:

Noun: thief, criminal, swindler, cheat, fraudster

Verb: bend, curve, contort, deform

Adjective: dishonest, criminal, fraudulent, deceitful

Related Words:

crisp, creek, crack, crumb, craft

Example Sentences:

Noun: The crook was caught red-handed with stolen goods.

Verb: He had to crook the wire to fit it into the tight space.

Adjective: The police officer suspected the crook was involved in the recent break-in.