crooked

Definition

  • adjective: not straight
  • synonyms: turning, bent, twisted

Examples

  • He 'crooked' his finger at us and led us to the table.

  • The picture hung 'crookedly'.

  • The picture is 'crooked'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's the most titanic battle of modern times! A David without a slingshot - - rises to battle the mighty Goliath, the Taylor machine, - - allegedly crooked inside and out! For my money, cut out "allegedly". We're bringing everybody up from state headquarters. - Did you get Hendricks? (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
  • (..) in both Houses, delayed and delayed? - Many'll be without food and shelter. - Shall we keep relief from the country? The people of my state need permanent relief from crooked men! If we yield to blackmail from this man, we'll become a laughing stock! It is an insult to this body (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington