word
Crooked
KRUU-kuhd
/ˈkrʊkʌd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
crooked
Dictionary meaning
Having the back and shoulders rounded.
Examples
- We helped our old, crooked neighbour with the groceries.
- I prefer the crooked shape of a hand-made plate.
Synonyms: hunched
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
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muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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