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perm

1 perm /ˈpɚm/ noun
plural perms
1 perm
/ˈpɚm/
noun
plural perms
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERM
[count]
: a process in which someone's hair is curled and treated with chemicals so that it remains curly for a long time
2 perm /ˈpɚm/ verb
perms; permed; perming
2 perm
/ˈpɚm/
verb
perms; permed; perming
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERM
[+ object]
: to make (hair) curly for a long time by using chemicals : to give a perm to (hair)