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perp

1

[ purp ]

noun

, Police Slang.
  1. the perpetrator of a crime.


perp.

2

abbreviation for

  1. perpendicular.

perp

/ pɜːp /

noun

  1. informal.
    a person who has committed a crime
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of perp1

C20: from perpetrate
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Example Sentences

“Wouldn’t surprise me if the perp was down there. New Orleans is the most remarkable Unremarkable city in the world. The Msaidizi was used there by both High John and Annie Christmas. The Gift left its mark on that place.”

Evelyn wants to understand how this perp, who uses a wheelchair, arrived at this moment in his life.

Two officers replied in near unison: “Nobody. Just a perp.”

From Salon

"Anything he says or does could be perceived as putting a thumb on the scale and...would be exploited by Trump and his team to the detriment of the legal process. They don’t need to raise concerns. The news, perp walks, court appearances and evidence that continues to emerge say it all," said Karen Finney, a Democratic strategist.

From Reuters

"Anything he says or does could be perceived as putting a thumb on the scale and...would be exploited by Trump and his team to the detriment of the legal process. They don’t need to raise concerns. The news, perp walks, court appearances and evidence that continues to emerge say it all," said Karen Finney, a Democratic strategist.

From Reuters

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