CROCKED Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈkräkt

Definition of crocked

as in drunk

being under the influence of alcohol she found that after only three drinks she would be completely crocked

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crocked

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verb

past tense of crock, dialect

as in messed

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Recent Examples of crocked

Adjective

An arriving officer arrested the Parma Heights resident, who was crocked, for disorderly conduct. — John Benson, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2021 Although the treaty promised an annuity, payments were often late or siphoned off to crocked traders. — Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2019 Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has given a positive update on crocked defender Dani Carvajal, refusing to rule the Real Madrid right-back out of his World Cup plans. — SI.com, 29 May 2018 By the end of some drinking-club evenings most of the participants were so crocked that Rudy might as well have been pouring grape Gatorade. — Patrick Cooke, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocked

Adjective

Eurotrash from Frauke Finsterwalder will have its world premiere in Zurich, the festival confirmed Monday, following a writer called Philipp who embarks with his terminally ill and hopelessly drunk mother, Helene, on a road trip through Switzerland.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
This was the context for Justice Brewer’s remarks about Philip sober restraining Philip drunk.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of drunk

Adjective

But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
As powerful as Diamanda’s performance was, however, that specific reference later came to mean more to me on a drunken road trip through Kosovo with a Serb nationalist.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of drunken

Adjective

The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.

— Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fried

Verb

This year’s group is setting up to be one of the more difficult puzzles for Bills general manager Brandon Beane to solve, as the bubble is muddled across the roster.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
That the film can’t see this is a sign of how muddled its politics are, especially in its treatment of the tension between nature and modernity.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of muddled

Adjective

This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
To do the most thorough job, remove dust, cobwebs, and debris from the glass and window frame using a hand duster or soft brush before applying any wet solution.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

In July, 14-year-old Jackie was found on the shore of the lake, underweight and disheveled after sparring with younger eagles.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Grutman approaches Hart’s character, who is on the ground dazed and disheveled from a wild night out.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of disheveled

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