English Explanatory Dictionary

put a crimp in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, crimp, in.
  2. To spoil; to affect badly, preventing the usual or desired effect.

Word forms

put a crimp in puts a crimp in putting a crimp in

Etymology

By analogy with putting a crimp in a pipe or hose, thereby slowing or stopping the flow of liquid through it.

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