n.
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of benden to bend
Date: 14th century
1 : changed by bending out of an orig. straight or even condition < bent twigs>
2 : strongly inclined : DETERMINED <was bent on going>
3 slang a : different from the normal or usual b chiefly British : DISHONEST , CORRUPT
– bent out of shape : extremely upset or angry