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perm Definition and Meaning in English (perm definition)

noun
Synonyms:permanent wavecurl
Quick Answer • Definition

Perm definition: A chemical treatment that makes hair curly or wavy on a long-term basis.

Definitions of Perm

  1. 1noun

    A chemical treatment that makes hair curly or wavy on a long-term basis.

  2. 2verb

    To treat hair with chemicals to create a permanent wave or curl.

Example Sentences

casual

“She decided to get a perm for her wedding.”

casual

“My stylist offered to perm my hair.”

Synonyms

permanent wavecurl

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlepermed
gerundperming

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

get a permcollocation

To have one's hair chemically treated to make it curly or wavy.

give a permcollocation

To perform the chemical treatment on someone's hair to make it curly or wavy.

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Perm definition: A chemical treatment that makes hair curly or wavy on a long-term basis.
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'Perm' translates to 'perm' in English. Perm definition: A chemical treatment that makes hair curly or wavy on a long-term basis.
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