perm
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To give hair a perm, using heat, chemicals etc.
Pronunciation
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purmIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɝm
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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verb
To give hair a perm, using heat, chemicals etc.
noun
A combination of outcomes (not a permutation) that a gambler bets on in the football pools.
A krai of Russia, near the Ural Mountains.
A historical region of northeastern Russia, corresponding to the Kama basin, a left tributary of the Volga.
A series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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Allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through.
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Sense: to give hair a perm or using heat
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