turned someone's crank

A form of turn someone's crank — To arouse a person's interest or passion; to excite someone.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of turn someone's crank
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APA

turned someone's crank. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turned%20someone's%20crank

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“turned someone's crank.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turned%20someone's%20crank. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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