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koukistaa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.

Senses

koukistaa is used for these senses in English:

  • crook To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.

crook — full definition

  1. noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
  2. noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
  3. noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
  4. verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
  5. adj Australian/NZ informal: unwell, or of poor quality.

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