How to Pronounce "perp walk"
expression
pɝp/ /ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk
PURP-WAWK
pɝp/ /wˈɔːk
PURP-WAWK
Definition
When police escort a suspect in front of the media for the public to see, usually before a trial or verdict, often to show they have made an arrest.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝp/ /ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk
British English
pɝp/ /wˈɔːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PURP-WAWK
UK
PURP-WAWK
Listen in Context
The police did a perp walk with the suspect after his arrest.
Reporters waited outside to photograph the perp walk.
The mayor criticized the use of the perp walk in this case.
He looked nervous during his perp walk, knowing the cameras were everywhere.