Synonyms

crocked

American

[krokt] / krɒkt /

adjective

Slang.

drunk.

crocked British

/ krɒkt /

adjective

injured
drunk

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Etymology

Origin of crocked

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; crock ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Injuries haven’t helped – including Enner Valencia being crocked by crockery – and numerous points thrown away in added time suggest a concentration problem.

From The Guardian • May 24, 2015

Star players crocked, headlines written, physios' diagnoses followed up.

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2013

Days before the 2010 World Cup England's first-choice centre-back, Rio Ferdinand, was crocked in an accidental collision with a team-mate and ruled out of the tournament.

From The Guardian • Jun. 2, 2012

Former Cardiff right-back Adam Matthews had been handed his competitive debut for Celtic in place of the injured Mark Wilson, while Daniel Majstorovic was in for the crocked Glenn Loovens.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2011

As you’re crocked, I’m not sure that I care much.

From Mike by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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