perked; perking; perks
1
a
: to thrust up the head, stretch out the neck, or carry the body in a bold or insolent manner
b
: to stick up or out jauntily
2
: to gain in vigor or cheerfulness especially after a period of weakness or depression
—usually used with up
he's perked up noticeably
2
: to thrust up quickly or impudently
: perquisite
—usually used in plural
Synonyms
Examples of perk in a Sentence
Verb (1)
we perked up once the sun came out
the dog tilts her head and perks up her ears whenever someone speaks to her
Noun
the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it
Recent Examples on the Web
Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Redolent of garlic and rosemary, brothy, flecked with tomatoes and a few tiny pasta pieces, the soup perked us up.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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Verb
Abubakar Salim and Clinton Liberty will arrive on the Game of Thrones prequel as Alyn and Addam of Hull, two names that are sure to perk the ears of those who’ve read George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Redolent of garlic and rosemary, brothy, flecked with tomatoes and a few tiny pasta pieces, the soup perked us up.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perk
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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