“Crimp” means to press or squeeze something so it folds, bends, or gets a small wave or ridge. It can also mean to pinch or restrict something, like sealing the edge of a pie crust or limiting someone’s plans.
In everyday life, people say they “crimp their hair” when they use a hot iron to make tight waves, or they “crimp a pie crust” by pinching the dough edge into little ridges. Plumbers might crimp a metal sleeve around two wires to join them, and someone might joke that bad weather “crimped” their weekend trip, meaning it messed things up.
Meaning & Usage Examples
• Hair: “She crimped her ponytail for the 90s party.”
• Cooking: “Crimp the edges so the filling stays inside.”
• DIY repairs: “You’ll need a tool to crimp the connector onto the cable.”
Common Use
You’ll hear “crimp” most often in three places: hairstyling tutorials, kitchen recipes, and DIY or electrical guides. It always involves a quick press or pinch that changes the shape or holds things together.
Is “crimp” only about hair?
No. Hair is just one common use. You can crimp wires, pie crusts, or even plans.
What’s the opposite of crimp?
“Straighten” for hair or “open” for sealed edges—basically removing the fold or pinch.
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