General
crook-u
What does crook-u mean?
Slang for the ward or bay where incarcerated patients are treated under guard.
"He's shackled in crook-U with an officer at the door."
Origin
US hospital slang; 'crook' = criminal.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'crook-U'?
It is hospital slang for the secure ward or bay where incarcerated patients are treated under guard, and sometimes for the guarded inmate patient themselves.
Where does the name come from?
It comes from US hospital slang, with 'crook' meaning criminal, styled like a hospital unit name.
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