perm

verb, noun — 4 senses

perm

verb

US /pɝm/ · UK /pɜːm/

Etymology Short for permanent.

1

To give hair a perm, using heat, chemicals etc.

Derived terms: reperm

perm

noun

Etymology Short for permutation.

1

Informal A permutation.

2

A combination of outcomes (not a permutation) that a gambler bets on in the football pools.

Derived terms: T perm

perm

noun

Etymology Short for permission.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Permission

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Conjugation of “perm”, all tenses