crimpy

[ krim-pee ]

adjective

, crimp·i·er, crimp·i·est.

1. having a crimped crimp form or appearance.
2. South Midland U.S. (of weather) cold and disagreeable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crimpy¹

First recorded in 1885–90; crimp ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Her friends, noticing similarities between Jackson and Mock, with her fine features and wild, crimpy hair, called her “Baby Janet.”

From Time

Her black crimpy hair seemed to rise up, while her eyes got suddenly a repulsive power, as though they said: "Away from her, what have you to do with her?"

From Project Gutenberg

The fire burned so brightly, the tea was so hot and fresh, the scones so delicious, and the shortbread so new and crimpy; and when Mrs. Thomson with genuine welcome in her voice said, "Well, this is real nice," no matter how inclement the weather outside each visitor felt the world a warm and kindly place.

From Project Gutenberg

Not the washing day when the copper was lit in the back kitchen, and Mrs Winks from the Seven Dials came to work with crimpy hands by the day, making the house full of steam and the cold mutton to taste of soap, but a day when there was a family wash of the little Pellets.

From Project Gutenberg

Then I met little Kit Seymour, a girl from the south, who had reddish hair, all crimpy, and spoke soft, soft English as if she were breathing what she said at you.

From Project Gutenberg

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