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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 perk3
Word History and Origins
Origin of perk1
Example Sentences
As mentioned, some offers include free drinks, while others might include another perk, such as discounts on airfare or a hotel stay before the sailing.
At the Hood Summit, he was offered perks and a swag bag as a VIP customer.
Will they perk up for the holiday shopping season?
Big picture: The economy might perk up in 2026 as trade wars fade and new tax breaks kick in, but the U.S. is likely to muddle through to the new year.
However, in February 2024, it was revealed that Bezos enjoyed another perk as a result of his relocation: saving hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.
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