How to Pronounce "crimp"
word
ˈkɹɪmp
KRIMP
kɹˈɪmp
KRIMP
Definition
To press or bend something (like metal, wire, or hair) into ridges, folds, or waves; also, to tightly join materials together by pressing them into place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɪmp
British English
kɹˈɪmp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRIMP
UK
KRIMP
Listen in Context
She used a tool to crimp the edge of the metal sheet.
To fix the wire, you should crimp the connector tightly.
The hairdresser will crimp her hair for the party.
Can you crimp the pie crust so the filling doesn’t spill out?