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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Just the one change in personnel for France after their Ireland win as Jonathan Danty replaces the crocked Gabin Villiere in the starting XV.

From The Guardian • Feb. 26, 2022

Following from that, who bids for a crocked footballer?;

From The Guardian • Aug. 11, 2015

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

"Victor has great potential," he hooted, before pointing out a crocked clock has the "potential" to be right twice a day.

From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2011

It may not be credited, but at this moment I found myself examining the beast and saying: "He's crocked himself up, sir—he's gone tender at the heel."

From Ruggles of Red Gap by Wilson, Harry Leon

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