Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Perp.
How to pronounce perp:
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Perp - as a noun
(law enforcement) perpetrator.
Example: ""we have the perp in custody," the policeman said."
Perp - as an adjective
At or forming a right angle (to something).
Example: "In most houses, the walls are perpendicular to the floor."
Exactly upright; extending in a straight line toward the centre of the earth, etc.
Independent of or irrelevant to each other; orthogonal.
Example Sentences
"The perp was caught on video surveillance."
"Detectives are working to identify the perp in the bank robbery case."
"The perp left behind a fingerprint at the crime scene."
"The eyewitness positively identified the perp in a lineup."
"The perp was arrested while trying to flee the country."
Word Game Points
Is PERP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perp is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERP has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is PERP a valid Words With Friends word?
No, perp is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordPERP is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is PERP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perp is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.