crimpy

adjective

Definition of crimpynext
as in wavy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimpy
  1. wavy
  2. kinky
  3. frizzy
  4. curly
  5. waved
Adjective
  • The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Photo: Stephen Kent Johnson The Bathroom: The wavy custom shelf is Lawson’s design, painted in RL-16.
    Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of wavy
Adjective
  • Francis Ford Coppola goes kinky gothic delicious for this classic tale of the Prince of Darkness/Jonathan Harker/Mina love triangle featuring Gary Oldman, Keanu Reeves, and Winona Ryder as its leads.
    Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Those behaviors are an extension of the shame and should be recognized as signs that there is work to be done to reconcile your kinky identity.
    Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of kinky
Adjective
  • Hair can be naturally frizzy, as is the case with curls, coils, and waves, since these tend to be dry.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 July 2024
  • Phillips, with baggy clothes and a frizzy ponytail, was a near-constant presence in the courtroom, but rarely said a word to Harrison.
    Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of frizzy
Adjective
  • The one-minute clip, part of the brand’s 28-year-old Generations campaign, featured a handsome young man—early 30s, curly brown hair—at a rooftop party in a city that looked a lot like New York.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The young girl rocks her signature curly hair and a pair of black glasses in the snapshot.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of curly
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
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“Crimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimpy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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