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perp.

A perpetrator.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɜːp/Received-Pronunciation/pɝp/Canada, General-American/pɜːp/Australia/pøːp/New-Zealand

  1. A perpetrator.

    slang
    "We have the perp in custody," the policeman said.
Where this word comes from

Clipping of perpetrator.

noun/pɜːp/Received-Pronunciation/pɝp/Canada, General-American/pɜːp/Australia/pøːp/New-Zealand

  1. A perpetual bond.

  2. Perpetual futures.

Where this word comes from

Clipping of perpetual futures or perpetual bond.

adj/pɜːp/Received-Pronunciation/pɝp/Canada, General-American/pɜːp/Australia/pøːp/New-Zealand

  1. Clipping of perpendicular.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping
    a perp window
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