crocked

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The word "crocked" is an informal adjective that means very drunk. When someone is described as "crocked," it usually implies that they have consumed a lot of alcohol and are likely feeling the effects strongly, such as being unsteady on their feet or having difficulty speaking clearly.

Usage Instructions:

• "Crocked" is typically used in casual conversations and is often heard in British English. It’s not used in formal writing or professional settings.
• It is usually used to describe a person, so you would say "He is crocked" or "She got crocked at the party."

Example Sentence:

• "After a few too many drinks, Tom was completely crocked and needed help getting home."

Advanced Usage:

• You might hear "crocked" used in various contexts, such as in storytelling or when describing a night out. However, it is still a very informal term and should be used only among friends or in relaxed settings.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "crocked," but it can be related to the verb "to crock," which is not commonly used.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "crocked" can also mean broken or damaged (like a crockery dish), but this usage is less common when referring to people.

Synonyms:

• Other informal synonyms include:
  • Wasted
  • Smashed
  • Plastered
  • Drunk
  • Intoxicated (more formal)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "crocked," but you might encounter expressions like:
  • "Hit the bottle" (meaning to drink alcohol heavily)
  • "Under the influence" (a more formal way to say someone is drunk)

Summary:

Remember that "crocked" is a casual term to describe someone who is very drunk.

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Adjective

1. very drunk

Synonyms

• besotted
• blind drunk
• blotto
• cockeyed
• fuddled
• loaded
• pie-eyed
• pissed
• pixilated
• plastered
• slopped
• sloshed
• smashed
• soaked