perp walks

A form of perp walk — The intentional public display before news cameras of a person in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the effectiveness of the authorities, or shaming the person.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of perp walk
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APA

perp walks. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perp%20walks

MLA

“perp walks.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perp%20walks. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “perp walks,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perp%20walks.

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