noun Uncommon

Crooks

Crooks (noun) means plural of crook: dishonest people, especially criminals. Example: “The bank hired extra security after a string of local crooks targeted the area.”

noun

Plural of crook: dishonest people, especially criminals.

"The bank hired extra security after a string of local crooks targeted the area."

How to use Crooks

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In plain EnglishMore than one dishonest person or criminal — the plural of "crook."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Crooks” mean?

The word “Crooks” means plural of crook: dishonest people, especially criminals. In plain terms, more than one dishonest person or criminal — the plural of "crook.".

How do you use “Crooks” in a sentence?

Here is “Crooks” used in a sentence: “The bank hired extra security after a string of local crooks targeted the area.”

What part of speech is “Crooks”?

“Crooks” is a noun.

Is “Crooks” a common word?

“Crooks” is an uncommon word in modern English.