verb
crimps; crimped; crimping
[+ obj] to make the surface or edge of (hair, cloth, metal, etc.) have many small waves or folds
to press (parts or pieces) tightly together
US :to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way
noun
plural crimps
[count] :a small wave or fold in the surface of something (such as hair or cloth)
put a crimp in
US :to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way :to affect (something) badly
US