Crooker: meaning, definitions and examples
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crooker
[ ˈkrʊkər ]
slang term
A crooker is a slang term referring to a person, especially a criminal, who is dishonest or engages in illegal activities. The term is often used to describe someone involved in deceit or trickery.
Synonyms
con artist, crook, swindler, thief.
Examples of usage
- The crooker was arrested for his scams.
- They called him a crooker after the bank incident.
- Don't trust him; he's known as a crooker in town.
Translations
Translations of the word "crooker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trapaceiro
🇮🇳 धोखेबाज़
🇩🇪 Betrüger
🇮🇩 penipu
🇺🇦 шахрай
🇵🇱 oszust
🇯🇵 詐欺師
🇫🇷 escroc
🇪🇸 estafador
🇹🇷 dolandırıcı
🇰🇷 사기꾼
🇸🇦 محتال
🇨🇿 podvodník
🇸🇰 podvodník
🇨🇳 骗子
🇸🇮 prevarant
🇮🇸 svikahrappur
🇰🇿 алаяқ
🇬🇪 მატყუარა
🇦🇿 fırıldaqçı
🇲🇽 estafador
Etymology
The word 'crooker' originates from the term 'crook', which itself has roots in the Old English word 'crōc', meaning 'a bend' or 'curve'. Historically, 'crook' evolved to describe a person who was morally bent or curved, implying dishonesty. By the early 20th century, 'crooker' began to emerge as a slang variation, particularly in American English, to refer to individuals engaged in illegal or unethical activities. The term gained popularity in various contexts, especially in crime literature and media, where shady characters were often labeled as crookers. Over time, the usage has expanded to include anyone seen as deceitful, further solidifying its place in contemporary vernacular.