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Perk

Perk Meaning & Definition
Perk Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Perk?

[n] 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"
[v] gain or regain energy

Synonyms | Synonyms for Perk: fringe benefit | gain vigor | percolate | perk up | perquisite | pick up

Related Terms | Find terms related to Perk:

See Also | apanage | appanage | backsheesh | baksheesh | bakshis | bakshish | benefit | convalesce | gratuity | pourboire | recover | recuperate | tip

Perk In Webster's Dictionary

\Perk\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Perked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Perking}.] [Cf. W. percu to trim, to make smart.] 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. --Cowper. Sherburne.
\Perk\, v. i. To exalt one's self; to bear one's self loftily. ``To perk over them.'' --Barrow. {To perk it}, to carry one's self proudly or saucily. --Pope.
\Perk\, a. Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain. ``Perk as a peacock.'' --Spenser.
\Perk\, v. i. To peer; to look inquisitively. --Dickens.

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