crooks

crooks · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Dishonest people, especially criminals or swindlers.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present of "crook": to bend or curve.

  3. 3.

    Curved or hooked objects, especially shepherds' staffs.

Related words

See also: criminals, crook, thieves
Synonyms: criminals, swindlers, thieves

Etymology

From Old Norse krokr meaning "hook." Plural form of "crook."