Definitions

1. adjective

Having a tendency to turn or bend sideways, often due to injury or illness, causing the affected part to appear crooked or misaligned.

“The patient was laid up with a curchy knee after the car accident.”

2. noun

A person who is habitually or naturally inclined to bend or turn sideways, often resulting in a distinctive gait or posture.

“The curchy old man was a familiar sight on the village high street.”