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(verb, to perelman)
the word emerged after Dr Grigory Perelman, a person famous for proving the Poincare Conjecture.

to perelman means to be working in complete isolation, without even your close friends or relatives knowing where you are and what you are up to
Example 1:
A: Haven't seen you in ages. Do you go to cafeteria for dinner at all?
B: No. In fact I am stressed because of exams, so I am perelmaning all day long, sleeping for 7 hours, and eating frozen food.

Example 2:
A: Oh by the way, how is C doing?
B: I have no idea, probably perelmaning in his room, again?..
perelman by grisha perelman March 24, 2010
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Itzhak Perlman 

Itzhak Perlman must get the most pussy using a bow and a violin in the world.

Rhea Perlman 

A shit that is COMPLETELY liquid, with absolutely no solid matter whatsoever. Also known as a Liquiturd. Usually a result of being sick with the flu or a severe virus. Not to be confused with a Taco Patty, which has a more oatmeal-like texture.
"I got the swine flu from Rosalinda, and had Rhea Perlman for four straight days! I almost shit myself twice!"
Rhea Perlman by Penis Mighty July 17, 2014

Ron Perlman 

Ron Perlman IS Hellboy.
Ron Perlman by BPRD Agent July 16, 2003

Yonah perlman 

Awsone guy with big hands so he has big personality
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Harvey Perlman 

Getting in front of a camera and selling out someone on your own side, for the sake of trying to make yourself look good. So named in honor of rabbi harvey perlman, chancellor at Univ. of Nebraska, who publicly sold out Bo Pelini on TV without ever talking to him.

A cheap sell out attempt to make yourself look good publicly
That no-good S.O.B. did a harvey perlman on me--turned on me to the media, and never even talked to me.

Ron Perlman 

An actor and manly man, also see manly, hottie and sexybastard
OH MY GOD! DID YOU SEE ALIEN 4 LAST NIGHT?! RON PERLMAN IS SO HAWT!! D: <3
Ron Perlman by rubbaboots January 18, 2009
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