perc

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Meaning · English

Clipping of Percocet, especially when it is used as a recreational drug. A Percocet tablet.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The Perc was starting to kick in, but not the way I wanted it to. It wasn't taking away the pain as much as making my head fuzzy, the way it did when I took too much.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “perc” mean?

Clipping of Percocet, especially when it is used as a recreational drug. A Percocet tablet.

Is “perc” formal or informal?

perc is generally slang.