To restrict someone from doing what they want or how they want to behave, especially in a way that limits their creativity or individuality.
Examples:
The new dress code is cramping my style at work.Rainy weather always cramps my style on vacation.Having my parents around all the time really cramps my style.
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Crimp my style
/krɪmp maɪ staɪl/
To limit or prevent someone from being able to do something freely or express themselves.
Examples:
The new rules could really crimp my style in the office.The additional paperwork will crimp my style at work.A strict schedule tends to crimp my style when I travel.
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Ways to tell them apart:
Cramp refers to a physical sensation, often a sudden stiffness or tightening, which can metaphorically restrict or limit actions or freedom.
Crimp involves shaping or forming something, usually into a textured or ridged pattern, which is more physical and intentional.
Remember that a cramp is something that happens to you and restricts, whereas a crimp is something you do to modify or style.
Cramp my style is about being inhibited or held back, while crimp my style implies altering the way something is naturally.
Think of cramp as something uncomfortable that constrains, and crimp as a deliberate choice to change appearance or texture.