Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for crocked

crocked

[ krokt ]

adjective

, Slang.


crocked

/ krɒkt /

adjective

  1. injured
  2. drunk


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of crocked1

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; crock 2 + -ed 2

Discover More

Example Sentences

The green silk lining of my sun-hat crocked and ran down my face in emerald rivulets.

Personally, I cant do much, because mother has crocked up and Ive got to run the Deanery.

We had our limbers and waggons chock full o' details—fellers who'd been wounded or crocked up.

After the pots have been crocked some growers add a layer of half-inch bones, which aid the plants and insure free drainage.

Higginson was coming with me, but as you know he's crocked up and won't be out of bed for a month.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


crockcrockery