Crocked

usgb/krɑːkt/
adjective

Drunk or intoxicated.

He was crocked after too many beers at the party.
Visual representation of "crocked" - Drunk or intoxicated

Often appears as...

  • get crocked
  • he's crocked

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used in informal settings among friends, not in formal situations or professional documents.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
At the reunion, everyone seemed to get crocked and reminisce about old times.
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Negative Connotation

Implies excessive drinking, often more than just being slightly drunk.

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He's been crocked every night this week; it's starting to worry his friends.
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Avoid Overuse

While descriptive, overusing 'crocked' can be viewed as insensitive if someone has a drinking problem.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
I realize he's often crocked, but we should be careful how we talk about it.
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