crimped 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of crimpednext
as in wavy

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crimped

2 of 2

verb

past tense of crimp
1
as in pinched

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2
as in creased

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimped
  1. wavy
  2. waved
  3. tweaked
  4. frizzy
  5. folded
  6. kinky
  7. wrinkled
  8. crumpled
Adjective
  • Her hair, styled by Jesus Guerrero, was in a loose, wavy blowout.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Dyson’s Cyber Monday 2024 Hair Deals Dyson’s Cyber Monday deals are a beautiful thing, shaving $100 off unparalleled tools for drying and styling straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual.
    Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
  • On April 17 at Columbia University, demonstrators on campus formed an encampment and waved flags and signs showing solidarity with Palestinians.
    Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
Definition of waved
Verb
  • Following the scandal, Wells Fargo tweaked its strategy focusing on higher-return businesses as well as less capital-intensive businesses like investment banking.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tweaked
Adjective
  • Some left my wavy hair dull and frizzy; others had an off-putting smell.
    Allure Editors, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Yellow: Things that have a texture that feels frizzy or velvety.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of frizzy
Verb
  • According to him, the platform can be quickly and easily user-installed in the back of a Model Y with the rear seats folded down.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
  • It's made from marbleized card stock paper that has been cut into identical leaf shapes, folded in half lengthwise, and glued to a wire wreath form so the leaves overlap slightly.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of folded
Adjective
  • The content of those sexts was kinky, which added another layer to Monica’s feelings of betrayal.
    Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Erotica of all varieties — gay, straight, kinky and theoretical — is on glorious display at this year’s Venice Film Festival, with plenty of sizzling action onscreen and little of it gratuitous.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
Definition of kinky
Verb
  • Every plot point is wrinkled or changed in some fundamental way.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The vinyl decals, featuring salmon crying to get beyond the first of the dams, were wrinkled, the banner itself battle-scarred in places.
    Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of wrinkled
Verb
  • The two are in a locked position for about seven more minutes, when Penny releases Neely, who remained crumpled on the ground.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Seconds later, the truck races back into view, barreling over Sloan, still crumpled on the ground, and fatally mowing down Carter, who had been standing on the sidewalk.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of crumpled
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