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crocked

[ krokt ]
/ krÉ’kt /
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adjective Slang.
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Origin of crocked

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; crock2 + -ed2
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British Dictionary definitions for crocked

crocked
/ (krÉ’kt) /

adjective slang
British injured
US and Canadian drunk
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