Crook

Why Do We Say By Hook Or By Crook?

By: jane

On: May 30, 2022

in any way necessary. They intend to get their way, by hook or by crook. I’ll get her to marry me, by hook or by crook. The police are going to get these guys, by hook or by crook. By hook or by crook, football is being called to accountRead More →

Is The Word Crook Offensive?

By: jane

On: May 29, 2022

In: Quick Answer

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The noun crook entered English in the 13th century as a way to describe the long tool with a hook at one end. It later took on the meaning of “petty criminal.” You can use crook as an informal way to describe someone who is dishonest. Is Crook formal orRead More →