- Derived from the word "perfect." The word "perfect" refers to things or people that have no negative aspects to them. Through the process of clipping, the word "perfect" becomes "perf." This word was probably coined, because it is easier to say and extremely concise. It gets to the point in one syllable.
perf
adjective; clipping clipping of the word "perfect" to "perf"
flawless, complete; having no faults; as a human being, having the whole package--attractiveness, intelligence, popularity
Etymology : clipping of word "perfect" to "perf"
Source : "He's my dream guy! He's so good-looking, smart, athletic, talented, and popular. He's just so perf!" (over the phone with an old highschool friend).
Last modified: 5 December 2011