bent1
adj.
- sharply curved or having an angle.
- Brit. informal dishonest; corrupt.
- Brit. informal, derogatory homosexual.
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(bent on)
determined to do or have.
n.
a natural talent or inclination.past and past participle of
bend1.
Phrase
- bent out of shape
N. Amer. informal angry or agitated.
bent2
n.
- a stiff grass which is used for lawns and in hay grasses.
[Agrostis capillaris and other species.]
- archaic or dialect a heath or unenclosed pasture.
Etymology
ME: from OE beonet, of W. Gmc origin.