Definition of "crimpy" [crimp•y]

• Full of crimps; wavy. (adjective)

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• "I could expect "crimpy" weather, and every moment of delay increased the frigid hardships of the journey."
• ""crimpy" weather, and every moment of delay increased the frigid hardships of the journey."
• "Basically it consisted of a fifteen-foot 5.7 slab ascent, a fifteen-foot 5.5 or so crack system, and another fifteen-foot slab at the top that was very sparse and crimpy and required a couple of fairly technical smears and matches."