torto
1. bent or twisted out of the normal straight shape
The picture frame is crooked on the wall.
O quadro está torto na parede.
2. dishonest, corrupt, or illegal
The politician was involved in crooked dealings.
O político estava envolvido em negócios desonestos.
3. not straight or aligned properly
His teeth were crooked before he got braces.
Seus dentes eram tortos antes de usar aparelho.
NYC Slang
shady, dirty (when referring to corruption or dishonesty)
Related Idioms & Phrases
crooked as a dog's hind leg (extremely crooked)
go crooked (to become dishonest)
a crooked smile (an uneven or lopsided smile)
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