General
crook
What does crook mean?
Ill or unwell; can also mean broken, faulty or unfair ('a crook deal').
"I'm feeling a bit crook, might head home."
Origin
From 'crooked'; Australian and NZ sense of 'ill/bad' from the 19th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does crook mean in Australian slang?
As an adjective, crook means sick or unwell, and can also mean broken, faulty or unfair.
What does go crook at someone mean?
To 'go crook' at someone means to scold them or tell them off angrily.
Where does the Aussie word crook come from?
It comes from 'crooked', with the Australian and New Zealand sense of 'ill' or 'bad' dating to the 19th century.
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