How to Pronounce "crooks"
word
kruuks
kruuks
Definition
People who cheat, steal, or break the law, especially for money. 'Crooks' is an informal and negative term for criminals, often used for thieves and scammers.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹʊks/
British English
/kɹˈʊks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kruuks
UK
kruuks
Listen in Context
The police arrested two crooks last night.
The crooks stole my wallet on the bus.
Those crooks tried to sell fake tickets.
Don’t trust those guys—they’re total crooks.