1. small folds, ridges, or waves pressed into something

1. to press or pinch into small folds or ridges
2. to curl or wave hair tightly
3. to hinder or interfere with something
Usage: informal

Examples

• She crimps the edges of the pie crust before baking.
• The hairstylist crimps her client’s hair for extra volume.
• Bad weather crimps our outdoor plans.
• The fabric has decorative crimps along the border.
• He crimps the metal wire to secure the connection.
• Rain always crimps my hair style.
• The chef crimps the dumpling edges to seal them.