crimp meaning and definition

CRIMP noun

Definition of crimp (noun)

1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding
   • "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
   • synonyms: bend, crease, flexure, fold, plication
2. someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers
   • synonyms: crimper
3. a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

CRIMP verb

Definition of crimp (verb)

1. make ridges into by pinching together
   • synonyms: pinch
2. curl tightly
   • "crimp hair"
   • synonyms: crape, frizz, frizzle, kink, kink up