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How to pronounce “crooked”
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Pronunciation guide for crooked
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of crooked with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- How to Design for Dignity During Times of War
That slightly crooked bench by the gate,
- Definition summary
- simple past and past participle of crook
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce crooked
How to Design for Dignity During Times of War

That slightly crooked bench by the gate,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “crooked”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- simple past and past participle of crook
- [Adjective]
- Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
- Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
- (figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
- (Newfoundland) ill-tempered; grumpy; cranky.
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