perm
pronunciation
How to pronounce perm in British English:
UK [pɜ:m]
How to pronounce perm in American English:
US [pɜrm]
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- Noun:
- a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
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- Verb:
- give a permanent wave to
Word Origin
- perm (n.)
- 1927, shortened form of permanent wave (1909). The verb is first recorded 1928.
Example
- 1. Strictly speaking , perm hair was also in a way .
- 2. Without any accumulate residue leave on the scalp after perm .
- 3. I just want a light perm .
- 4. Middle-aged perm will look young .
- 5. I just want the bang perm .