Definition of Perk

1. Noun. An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right). "A limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job"

Exact synonyms: Fringe Benefit, Perquisite
Generic synonyms: Benefit
Specialized synonyms: Apanage, Appanage, Backsheesh, Baksheesh, Bakshis, Bakshish, Gratuity, Pourboire, Tip

2. Verb. Gain or regain energy. "I picked up after a nap"
Exact synonyms: Gain Vigor, Percolate, Perk Up, Pick Up
Generic synonyms: Convalesce, Recover, Recuperate
Derivative terms: Pickup

Definition of Perk

1. v. t. To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of; as, to perk the ears; to perk up one's head.

2. v. i. To exalt one's self; to bear one's self loftily.

3. a. Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain.

4. v. i. To peer; to look inquisitively.

Definition of Perk

1. to carry oneself jauntily [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perk

periwinkle
periwinkle
periwinkles
periwinkle plant derivative
perjink
perjure
perjured
perjurer
perjurers
perjures
perjuries
perjuring
perjurious
perjuriously
perjury
perk (current term)
perked
perked up
perkier
perkiest
perkily
perkin
perkiness
perkinesses
perking
perkinism
Perkins
perkins
perkish
perks

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