crimp
12 synonyms for crimp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To press or bend something into small folds or ridges.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To press or bend something into small folds or ridges.
“She used a special iron to crimp the edges of the pie crust.”
How to use crimp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crimp your hair
put a crimp in something
crimp the edges
Etymology
From Middle English crimpen, "to draw together or shrink," related to Dutch krimpen and ultimately the same root as "cramp."
Full origin of crimp →Frequently asked questions
What does “crimp” mean?
The word “crimp” means to press or bend something into small folds or ridges. In plain terms, to bend, pleat, or squeeze something into a fixed shape, or a tight wave in hair.
How do you pronounce “crimp”?
“Crimp” is pronounced krihmp (/kɹɪmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “crimp” in a sentence?
Here is “crimp” used in a sentence: “She used a special iron to crimp the edges of the pie crust.”
What part of speech is “crimp”?
Depending on how it is used, “crimp” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “crimp” come from?
The word “crimp” comes from Middle English. From Middle English crimpen, "to draw together or shrink," related to Dutch krimpen and ultimately the same root as "cramp.".
How many meanings does “crimp” have?
“Crimp” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to press or bend something into small folds or ridges.
