CRIMP - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
curl tightly
Example: crimp hair
Categories: Curl, Wave
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled
Categories: Lock, Curl, Ringlet, Whorl
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
make ridges into by pinching together
Categories: Fold, Fold up, Turn up
Synonyms
Bend, Crimper, Plication, Fold, Kink
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "crimp" comes from Proto-Germanic *krimpaną. It started in Middle Dutch crimpen. Then it appeared in Middle English crimpen. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Old English: ġecrympan
- Dutch: krimpen
- German Low German: krimpen
- Faroese: kreppa
- Icelandic: kreppa
- Middle English: crymplen
🔗 Related Words
cramp – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.