peruse

To examine or study.

Mary-Jo perused the contract before she signed it.

by Larstait November 08, 2003

peruse

The act of a person or small group of people travelling somewhere, often by foot, without a distinct purpose other than having fun.

Alana is going for a peruse, does anyone want to join her?

by Original Greg August 25, 2005

peruse

One of the most overused words in modern english. Typically used by snobs trying to sound more intelligent than they really are. It simply means to review, usually with great care.

Peruse just means to review, you snob.

by derek20cali July 11, 2005

peruse

what you're doing to this definition

peruse my definition list and vote thumbs down on all the words on the first page. Or better still, don't.

by Kung-Fu Jesus June 07, 2004

Perusement

A verb describing the act of perusing in a future tense.

"Dear sir, I have collected an arrangement of articles for your perusement."

"Thank you Bertram, I shall now peruse these articles."

by Beepbeepbehicle March 17, 2021

Perusing

Going to Peru and crusing around.

"Went perusing this winter, brought back an Alpaca."

by Puruboi420 May 05, 2018

Yam Peruse

To carefully examine a young woman's booty but quick enough as to not get caught.

Bro did you see that girl over there? I had to do a quick yam peruse when i saw her.

by BiggHomieWan January 21, 2020