bent
When used to describe a person as "bent," it is British slang for being corrupt or dishonest. This usage is informal and should be avoided in professional writing. As a noun meaning a natural talent, "bent" is usually paired with an adjective (like "artistic bent" or "mathematical bent") to specify the type of inclination.
💬Casual Conversation
did you seriously bend my charger cable? it's completely bent.
my bad. i was just messing around, don't blow a fuse over it.
Meanings
not straight; curved or angled.
"The nail was bent, so he had to straighten it with a hammer."
dishonest or corrupt (British informal).
"The investigation revealed that several police officers were bent."
a natural talent or inclination.
"She has a remarkable artistic bent and spends all her free time painting."