What does PERMS mean?

Perms

Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

Definitions:

1. Short form of "permanent wave," a hairstyle created by using chemicals to curl the hair.
2. Plural form of "perm," a unit of measurement for magnetic field strength.

Pronunciations:

• US: /pɜrms/
• UK: /pɜːms/

Origin and Usage:

The term "perm" originated in the 1920s as a short form of "permanent wave," a hairstyle that became popular among women. The term "perm" is also used in physics as a unit of measurement for magnetic field strength. It is an abbreviation of "permeability."

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• Perks
• Perky
• Peril
• Perch
• Perdu

Example Sentences:

1. She got a perm at the salon and now her hair is curly.
2. The magnetic field strength was measured in perms.