Definition of perm
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Examples of perm in a Sentence
She got a perm last week.
First Known Use of perm
1927
Examples of perm in a Sentence
She got her hair permed at the salon.
First Known Use of perm
1928
PERM Defined for English Language Learners
perm
play
noun
Definition of perm for English Language Learners
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: a process in which someone's hair is curled and treated with chemicals so that it remains curly for a long time
perm
verb
Definition of perm for English Language Learners
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: to make (hair) curly for a long time by using chemicals : to give a perm to (hair)
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See words that rhyme with perm Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about perm
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