How to Pronounce Perf

To pronounce "perf", say PERF — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does perf mean?

adjective

  1. Fitting its definition precisely.

    “a perfect circle”

  2. Having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.

    “That bucket with the hole in the bottom is a poor bucket, but it is perfect for watering plants.”

adjective

  1. (grammar) of, or relative to, the perfect tense or perfective aspect.
  2. Tending to make perfect, or to bring to perfection.

verb

  1. To pierce; to penetrate.
  2. To make a line of holes in (a thin material) to allow separation at the line.

    “to perforate a sheet of postage stamps”

Synonyms

maturebisexualhermaphroditicaccurateflawlessexpertproficientfaultless

Antonyms

imperfectflawedfalliblefaultfulfaultyimperfective

Related words

throughputperformanceyieldkeyingstartperforationpuncturepunching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perf"?▾

"Perf" has one syllable.

What does "perf" mean?▾

Perf: Fitting its definition precisely.

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