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perk
1[ purk ]
verb (used without object)
- to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed by up ):
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 or out ):
to perk up a suit with a new white blouse.
- to raise smartly or briskly (often followed by up or out ):
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 /
noun
- informal.short for perquisite
perk
2/ pɜːk /
verb
- intr (of coffee) to percolate
- tr to percolate (coffee)
perk
3/ pɜːk /
adjective
- pert; brisk; lively
verb
- See perk up
Other Words From
- perking·ly adverb
- perkish adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of perk1
Origin of perk2
Origin of perk3
Word History and Origins
Origin of perk1
Example Sentences
Central to the conflict are various artist-friendly facilities — such as a recording studio, galleries and a theater — that residents say were never provided or were falsely advertised as perks.
He is a full-time host who enjoys a comfortable salary and the perks that come along with a high-profile TV job.
TheSeniorList, a website resource for older people, has a regularly updated list of restaurants that offer discounts and freebies, but perks may differ from location to location so call before you go.
While that may sound like a perk, it’s not; after playing a game — or more — nearly every week for eight months, a long break at this point can disrupt a team’s rhythm.
Staff perks before last season's FA Cup final were stripped back.
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