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Perm — meaning in English

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English meaning

perm noun A hairstyle created by chemically treating hair to make it curly.
Permian adj Relating to the final geological period of the Paleozoic era, roughly 299 to 252 million years ago.

Senses

Perm is used for these senses in English:

Perm A city, the administrative center of Perm Krai, Russia.
Permian (geology) The Permian period. [from 19th c.]

perm — full definition

noun A hairstyle created by chemically treating hair to make it curly.
verb To give hair long-lasting curls using chemicals and heat.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

permisch