crocked
Americanadjective
adjective
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injured
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drunk
Etymology
Origin of crocked
Example Sentences
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Fletcher has scored a third of their goals and he is crocked until August.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 5, 2013
City want the Kenyan midfielder to provide back up for Yaya Touré, what with Garry Barry crocked and Nigel de Jong eyeing the exit.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 16, 2012
Days before Euro 2012 England's first-choice centre-back, Gary Cahill, was crocked in an accidental collision with a team-mate.
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
"Pretty nearly crocked," said John, with a feeble smile.
From Settlers and Scouts by Herbert Strang
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