1. having small, tight waves or curls; characterized by a crimped texture
Usage: commonly used to describe hair or fabric
2. cramped or confined; lacking space or comfort
Usage: informal

Examples

• She got a crimpy hairstyle at the salon using a crimping iron.
• The crimpy texture of the fabric made it perfect for a textured sweater.
• After sleeping on it wrong, his hair looked crimpy and messy.
• The hotel room was small and crimpy, with barely enough space to move around.
• The crimpy waves in her hair bounced as she walked.
• That old apartment felt too crimpy for a family of four.