"crimpy" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more crimpy [comparative], most crimpy [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɪmpi Etymology: From crimp + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crimp|y}} crimp + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} crimpy (comparative more crimpy, superlative most crimpy)
  1. Having a crimped appearance; frizzly.
    Sense id: en-crimpy-en-adj-U8wvxzM~
  2. (climbing) Involving crimping Categories (topical): Climbing
    Sense id: en-crimpy-en-adj-fK~fOk3e Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 57 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -y: 41 59 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 39 61 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 37 63 Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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