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crimped

 

[ krɪmpt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

hair styling

Crimped describes a texture or style of hair that has been styled in small waves or ridges. This effect is often achieved by using a crimping iron or specific hair styling techniques. Crimped hair can give a playful or retro look, popularized in various fashion trends. The texture can vary from tight, small waves to looser, larger ones.

Synonyms

curly, textured, wavy

Examples of usage

  • She wore her hair crimped for the party.
  • The crimped hairstyle was all the rage in the 80s.
  • He decided to crimp his hair for the music festival.
Context #2 | Verb

manipulating materials

To crimp means to press or pinch together at the edges to make a decorative edge or seal, often used in cooking or crafting. This method is commonly associated with pastries and dough, where the edges are crimped to create a secure seal. This technique can also be used in electronics to connect wires securely.

Synonyms

fold, pinch, seam

Examples of usage

  • She crimped the edges of the pie crust.
  • He crimped the wires to ensure a solid connection.
  • She crimped the paper to create an artistic effect.

Translations

Translations of the word "crimped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ondulado

🇮🇳 कुंडलित

🇩🇪 gekräuselt

🇮🇩 bergelombang

🇺🇦 підкручений

🇵🇱 falowany

🇯🇵 波打った

🇫🇷 frisé

🇪🇸 rizado

🇹🇷 kıvrımlı

🇰🇷 주름진

🇸🇦 مجعّد

🇨🇿 zkroucený

🇸🇰 zkrútený

🇨🇳 波浪状的

🇸🇮 naguban

🇮🇸 bylgjaður

🇰🇿 бұралған

🇬🇪 ხვრელი

🇦🇿 dalğalı

🇲🇽 ondulado

Word origin

The term 'crimped' originates from the verb 'crimp', which has been in use since the 15th century, derived from the Middle English 'crympen', meaning to bend or curl. It is thought to have roots in the Old Dutch word 'krimpen', which means to curl or to crinkle. The word evolved over time to encompass various meanings, including both the action of creating a wavy texture and the decorative pinching of edges in materials such as pastry. The usage of 'crimped' in the context of hair styling became particularly popular in the late 20th century, especially during the 1980s when hair fashion included bold, textured styles. Today, 'crimped' may refer to both hair and the technique applied in various crafting and cooking methods.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,696, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.