Crimpling

/ˈkrɪmplɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of pressing or folding something into small waves or ridges, often used in hairstyling or fabric work.

Etymology

From the verb 'crimple,' a variant of 'crimp,' which comes from Middle Dutch 'krimpen' meaning to shrink or contract. The suffix '-ing' marks the present participle form.

Kelly Says

Victorian-era hairstyles used crimpling to create elaborate waves before modern hair tools existed—women would use heated metal plates to crimple their hair for hours, which is why the style was such a status symbol of patience and wealth.

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