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Definition of crocked

crocked

/ˈkrɑːkt/
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• adjective

1

North American Heavily intoxicated by alcohol; drunk.

Example

"By the end of the office holiday party, several of the guests were completely crocked."

2

British Injured, disabled, or rendered unfit for play or work.

Example

"The team's star striker has been crocked with a hamstring strain and will miss Saturday's cup final."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The word exhibits a marked regional divide: in North American slang, "crocked" means heavily intoxicated, whereas in British informal usage (especially in sports), it means injured, disabled, or out of action.

• Rhymes for crocked

• Nearby Words

crochet
crocheter
crock
crocked
crockery
crockett
crockpot

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb "crock" (to disable or break down), originally a Scots and Northern English term referring to an old, worn-out ewe or a broken earthenware pot (from Old English crocca).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crocked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crocked
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