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In some senses, crooked is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
adj
Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.
We walked up the crooked path to the top of the hill.
Set at an angle; not vertical or square.
That picture is crooked - could you straighten it up for me?
Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.
He was trying to interest me in another one of his crooked deals.
He's so crooked that everyone avoids interacting with him as much as they can help it.
ill-tempered; grumpy; cranky.
I wouldn't try to talk to him just now, b'y! He's some crooked today!