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■ noun a method of setting the hair in waves or curls and treating it with chemicals so that the style lasts for several months.
■ verb treat (the hair) in such a way.
Origin
1920s: abbrev. of ~anent wave .
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~ 2 Brit.
informal
■ noun a ~utation, especially a selection of a specified number of matches in a football pool.
■ verb make a selection of (so many) from a larger number.
Origin
1950s: abbrev. of ~utation .