Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perp
noun
/pɜrp/
Definition
A slang term used to refer to a perpetrator, particularly in a crime or wrongdoing.
Examples
- The cops finally caught the perp after a long chase.
- He was identified as the perp behind the recent burglary.
- Witnesses reported seeing the perp fleeing the scene of the crime.
Meaning
In casual language, ‘perp’ is commonly used to denote someone who has committed an illegal act. It is often used in police and legal contexts, typically in reference to a suspect.
Synonyms
- criminal
- offender
- suspect
- lawbreaker
