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perk
1[purk]
verb (used without object)
to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed byup ).
The patients all perked up when we played the piano for them.
to act, or carry oneself, in a jaunty manner.
to put oneself forward briskly or presumptuously.
verb (used with object)
to make smart, trim, or jaunty (sometimes followed by up orout ).
to perk up a suit with a new white blouse.
to raise smartly or briskly (often followed by up orout ).
to perk one's head up.
perk
2[purk]
verb (used with or without object)
to percolate.
Has the coffee perked yet? The research team is perking with new ideas.
perk
3[purk]
noun
perk
1/ pɜːk /
adjective
pert; brisk; lively
verb
See perk up
perk
2/ pɜːk /
verb
(intr) (of coffee) to percolate
(tr) to percolate (coffee)
perk
3/ pɜːk /
noun
informal, short for perquisite
Other Word Forms
- perkingly adverb
- perkish adjective
Word History and Origins
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Origin of perk2
Origin of perk3
Word History and Origins
Origin of perk1
Example Sentences
The cheapest $50 membership gets you one bike pass for the year, along with free admission to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden, discounts on Catalina Island campsites and other perks.
Government jobs are highly coveted in India because of the security and perks they offer.
Indeed, perked up ears with a tongue lolling does not read as scared so much as “squirrel!”
The basic package is required for anyone wishing to play online multiplayer, and the more expensive versions give access to a wider range of games and perks.
In the most hopeful and optimistic scenario, some motorists who enjoyed the carpool perk might even ditch the freeway altogether and choose another method of transportation, such as the Los Angeles County Metro rail system.
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