Perkin Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɝkɪn

PUR-kin

UK

ˈpɜːkɪn

PUR-kin

Definition

'Perkin' is mainly a surname or given name. In Chilean slang, it is used to describe a person who is submissive or easily dominated.

Usage & Nuances

As a name, 'Perkin' is formal and rare in English-speaking countries. The slang meaning is mainly used in Chile (Spanish) and may be offensive; avoid using 'perkin' to describe people outside this context.

• Spanish: Perkin (nombre propio) - perkin (jerga chilena: persona sumisa)
• Portuguese (BR): Perkin (nome próprio) - perkin (gíria chilena: pessoa submissa)
• Portuguese (PT): Perkin (nome próprio) - perkin (gíria chilena: pessoa submissa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 帕金（人名）- perkin（智利俚语；逆来顺受的人）
• Chinese (Traditional): 帕金（人名）- perkin（智利俚語；逆來順受的人）
• Hindi: पर्किन (नाम) - perkin (चिली की बोलचाल: कमजोर या आज्ञाकारी व्यक्ति)
• Arabic: بيركن (اسم شخصي) - بيركن (عامية تشيلية: شخص ضعيف أو مطيع للغاية)
• Bengali: পারকিন
• Russian: Перкин
• Japanese: パーキン
• Vietnamese: Perkin
• Korean: 퍼킨
• Turkish: Perkin
• Urdu: پرکن
• Indonesian: Perkin

Example Sentences

Perkin is a common surname in England.

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My teacher's name is Mr. Perkin.

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She called him a perkin because he always obeys orders.

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People sometimes tease others by calling them perkin in Chile.

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Don't be such a perkin, stand up for yourself!

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The group leader warned, 'We don't want any perkins here.'

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