Definition of Perk

1. 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

2. 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

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. Noun. Perquisite. ¹

2. Verb. To become more lively or enthusiastic. ¹

3. Verb. Shortened form of percolate. ¹

4. Noun. A percolator, particularly of coffee. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Perk

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perk

periwinkles
perizoma
perjink
perjorative
perjure
perjured
perjurer
perjurers
perjures
perjuries
perjuring
perjurious
perjuriously
perjurous
perjury
perk (current term)
perk up
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perkier
perkiest
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perkinesses
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perkish
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