Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kroo k]
- /krʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kroo k]
- /krʊk/
Definitions of crooking word
- noun crooking a bent or curved implement, piece, appendage, etc.; hook. 1
- noun crooking the hooked part of anything. 1
- noun crooking an instrument or implement having a bent or curved part, as a shepherd's staff hooked at one end or the crosier of a bishop or abbot. 1
- noun crooking a dishonest person, especially a sharper, swindler, or thief. 1
- noun crooking a bend, turn, or curve: a crook in the road. 1
- noun crooking the act of crooking or bending. 1
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Origin of crooking
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English crok(e) < Old Norse krāka hook
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Crooking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crooking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
crooking usage trend in Literature
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