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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/ ɜː /
adjective
- pert; brisk; lively
verb
- See perk up
perk
2/ ɜː /
verb
- intr (of coffee) to percolate
- tr to percolate (coffee)
perk
3/ ɜː /
noun
- informal.short for perquisite
Other Word Forms
- iԲ· adverb
- i 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 hotly contested brand overhaul continued this week with four revamped fare bundles offering the most perks to top-tier fliers and loyalty program members.
Though some are weighing whether they want to stay in tech, others find it tough to let go of the high salaries, benefits and perks.
Metrics touting the brand’s supposed online and social media clout now stand in place of vibrant slides detailing the perks of each ticket tier.
Foster has his quarterback, and now he’s starting to enjoy the perks.
There are perks: Nick and his sister grow closer through technology: “So now she felt closer. Though farther away,” as the characters find connection over FaceTime.
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