How Do You Spell CROOK?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈʊk] (IPA)

The word "crook" is spelled with a "c" and a double "o," making it a unique spelling in English. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /kɹʊk/. The "c" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound, while the double "o" is pronounced as a short "u" sound. This word can refer to a person who is dishonest or a bend or curve in a physical object. Despite the unconventional spelling, "crook" is a commonly used word in everyday language.

CROOK Meaning and Definition

1. Crook is a noun that can have multiple meanings depending on the context. Firstly, it refers to a bent or curved part of a tool or instrument, typically made of metal, that is used for several purposes such as hooking, pulling or hanging objects. For example, the crook of a shepherd's staff is its curved end used for catching or guiding sheep.

   Additionally, "crook" can denote a person who is involved in dishonest or criminal activities. In this sense, a crook is an individual who engages in deceitful or fraudulent behavior, often with the intention of gaining personal advantage or financial profit. Whether it be a swindler, a thief, or a con artist, a crook embodies someone who operates outside of the boundaries of law and morality.

   Furthermore, the term may also describe a bend or curve in a physical object, such as a road or a river. It refers to a sharp turn or angle that deviates from the straight path, resulting in a change in direction.

   Lastly, "crook" can be used informally to describe a person's arm. It is commonly used in slang to refer to one's arm, often utilized in phrases such as "elbow crook" to describe the bent part of the arm where the elbow is located.

   In conclusion, "crook" has diverse meanings ranging from a curved part of a tool or object, to someone who engages in dishonest practices, to a sharp turn or angle, and even to informally describe a person's arm.

2. • Anything bent; a curve; a shepherd's staff curved at the end.

   • To bend; to curve; to turn from a straight line.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CROOK *

• crouk 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for CROOK

• croos
• rcok
• crrek
• crooket
• yrok
• groow
• creck
• cruek
• arock
• crooss
• croock
• clook
• caroom
• coook
• crink
• cloock
• croso
• klook
• croook
• trook
• croop
• crok
• crookid
• crunk
• crocky
• ccok
• crekk
• srock
• crooke
• croom
• croo
• crowk
• crooy
• crookd
• crotol
• Croeke
• cradok
• CAOHk
• wroox
• kroog
• crlob
• croox
• iroob
• croomm
• crooom
• Arorok
• crookay
• mroov
• Prokok
• Krooka
• Crokz
• croeok
• criokk
• Urooo
• Azook
• Crooth
• Crogg
• IROKK
• Acruok
• Acrooke
• Acrouk
• Crorow
• Chooka
• Crokek
• LCROOS

Etymology of CROOK

The word "crook" comes from Middle English "crok" or "crokke", which can be traced back to Old Norse "krókr" and Old English "crōc". These terms referred to a hook, a bend, or a curve. Over time, the word "crook" developed various figurative and literal meanings, such as a staff with a hook, a dishonest or corrupt person, or a criminal.

Idioms with the word CROOK

• by hook or by crook The idiom "by hook or by crook" means that someone is determined to achieve a goal, no matter what methods or strategies they have to employ, whether legal or illegal, moral or immoral. It implies a willingness to do anything necessary, regardless of the consequences or ethical considerations.
• by hook or crook The idiom "by hook or crook" means by any means necessary or by fair means or foul. It implies a strong determination to achieve a goal or objective, often disregarding legal or ethical constraints.
• go crook The idiom "go crook" typically means to become angry, furious, or lose one's temper. It refers to a sudden outburst of anger or frustration.
• crook one's elbow To "crook one's elbow" is an idiomatic expression that means to drink alcohol, specifically referring to the action of bending one's elbow to bring a glass or bottle to one's mouth. It is often used humorously or casually to describe the act of having a drink or indulging in alcoholic beverages.
• be crook on
• be crook on (one) To be angry or upset with someone.

Similar spelling words for CROOK

• GORG,
• carica,
• rook,
• brook,
• CRKE,
• CRQ-M,
• CRUG,
• gorky,
• CROQ,
• air-cargo,
• currach,
• CRC/BC,
• Craik,
• croce,
• KROG,
• cross,
• garrigue,
• GARIG,
• Gericka,
• Caragh,
• Gerik,
• gorkiy,
• GRACO,
• Querk,
• CROSE,
• graeca,
• Cric,
• choric,
• carrig,
• krakau,
• kurki,
• KRAOC,
• kirk,
• gurkha,
• croaky,
• keywork,
• greek,
• CRK,
• Gerrick,
• Garek,
• Gheorghe,
• Garrik,
• karok,
• Korg.,
• cork,
• greco,
• Corrick,
• Kerrick,
• CROC,
• T-QUARK,
• creak,
• CRYOG,
• Kyriaki,
• Garreck,
• kar98k,
• Grego,
• GRG,
• Garookuh,
• CCRC,
• QAIRG,
• CRC/CRM,
• GROK,
• AN/GRC,
• Kyrk,
• KRCK,
• I-CRC,
• Crooke,
• croque,
• Graywacke,
• crack,
• CRQU,
• CKRAC,
• curacoa,
• Kerk,
• Grig,
• CRYQ,
• grouch,
• kharg,
• cark,
• Kraig,
• KROC,
• crouse,
• Carryk,
• Curragh,
• korokke,
• creek,
• GRKAE,
• cracow,
• Gerrica,
• QRC,
• graecae,
• crack-up,
• CRCC,
• gorki,
• GREK,
• Greggoe,
• crikey,
• Gerika,
• CRCOE,
• karaoke,
• Kirkia,
• cork-,
• CRAC,
• GURWG,
• craggy,
• CREG,
• CHRK,
• Crisco,
• GRK,
• crouch,
• CRG,
• quirky,
• GERG,
• Garryk,
• un-cork,
• Goracco,
• Creik,
• Greg,
• Craig,
• KRC,
• Kirke,
• CRC/CRP,
• QARC,
• gargoyie,
• carioca,
• 55KRC,
• AUS-CARGO,
• WKRC,
• KRK,
• S-QUARK,
• corky,
• Carac,
• Neo-Greek,
• CCRIQ,
• grieg,
• garrick,
• grigg,
• GREC,
• croke,
• HQREC,
• CARIACO,
• CRC/CIC,
• quirk,
• C-QUARK,
• IASOS/CRC,
• carrack,
• curacao,
• crosse,
• KRUG,
• GHARC,
• Gerica,
• CREC,
• GRIK,
• garrec,
• groak,
• Kreig,
• carack,
• cracowe,
• crocco,
• kirikou,
• cracky,
• Garryck,
• cruch,
• Gerek,
• Gregg,
• KRQE,
• GORK,
• KRG,
• correggio,
• GRECA,
• Crack-loo,
• Graig,
• CAORC,
• kerak,
• grog,
• Creeky,
• krig,
• Kruka,
• croak,
• craic,
• croskey,
• crego,
• guaracha,
• CV-CRC,
• Garric,
• CORC,
• Griego,
• korac,
• V-CRC,
• Grauwacke,
• kraki,
• crack-ups,
• CHRC,
• crick,
• GRREG,
• CWRK,
• grock,
• krakow,
• Crooks,
• CARC,
• Crouke,
• creagh,
• Gregge,
• crago,
• groggy,
• kargo,
• C-CREC,
• Carrick,
• non-greek,
• quark,
• graeco,
• GREEC,
• Crocky,
• CRYYQ,
• coreg,
• creaky,
• NRC/CRC,
• crake,
• CRC,
• WCGRQ,
• Krock,
• crag,
• crocc,
• Rock-cork,
• QRK1,
• corokia,
• GRUCO,
• cargo,
• D-QUARK,
• crock,
• crecca,
• CCRHC,
• kerouac,
• Crakow,
• Grecque,
• Grog-shop,
• CAROC/P,
• careggi,
• GRC,
• KARG,
• Greywacke,
• GRAEC,
• greggii,
• couric,
• B-QUARK,
• CRHEQ,
• cook,
• Kurkee.

Plural form of CROOK is CROOKS

Conjugate verb Crook

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have crooked

you would have crooked

he/she/it would have crooked

we would have crooked

they would have crooked

I would have crook

you would have crook

he/she/it would have crook

we would have crook

they would have crook

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been crooking

you would have been crooking

he/she/it would have been crooking

we would have been crooking

they would have been crooking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would crook

you would crook

he/she/it would crook

we would crook

they would crook

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be crooking

you would be crooking

he/she/it would be crooking

we would be crooking

they would be crooking

FUTURE

I will crook

you will crook

he/she/it will crook

we will crook

they will crook

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be crooking

you will be crooking

he/she/it will be crooking

we will be crooking

they will be crooking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have crooked

you will have crooked

he/she/it will have crooked

we will have crooked

they will have crooked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been crooking

you will have been crooking

he/she/it will have been crooking

we will have been crooking

they will have been crooking

IMPERATIVE

you crook

we let´s crook

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to crook

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was crooking

you were crooking

he/she/it was crooking

we were crooking

they were crooking

PAST PARTICIPLE

crooked

PAST PERFECT

I had crooked

you had crooked

he/she/it had crooked

we had crooked

they had crooked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been crooking

you had been crooking

he/she/it had been crooking

we had been crooking

they had been crooking

PRESENT

I crook

you crook

he/she/it crooks

we crook

they crook

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am crooking

you are crooking

he/she/it is crooking

we are crooking

they are crooking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

crooking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have crooked

you have crooked

he/she/it has crooked

we have crooked

they have crooked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been crooking

you have been crooking

he/she/it has been crooking

we have been crooking

they have been crooking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it crook

SIMPLE PAST

I crooked

you crooked

he/she/it crooked

we crooked

they crooked