perk

[ purk ]

/ pɜrk /

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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.

adjective

perky; jaunty: a perk manner.

Origin of perk

1350–1400; Middle English perken; perhaps akin to peer²

OTHER WORDS FROM perk

perk·ing·ly, adverbperkish, adjective

Words nearby perk

periwinkle, perjink, perjure, perjured, perjury, perk, Perkin, Perkins, Perkins, Frances, Perkin's mauve, perk up

Definition for perk (2 of 3)

perk²

[ purk ]

/ pɜrk /

verb (used with or without object) Informal.

to percolate: Has the coffee perked yet? The research team is perking with new ideas.

Origin of perk

1930–35, Americanism; by shortening and respelling of percolate

Definition for perk (3 of 3)

perk³

[ purk ]

/ pɜrk /

noun Informal.

perquisite.

Also perc .

Origin of perk

First recorded in 1815–25; by shortening and respelling

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for perk

To do so, they are looking at how they can reward these new customers with exclusive discounts or perks, in addition to a better experience.
After record sales, DTC startups are focusing on retention|Anna Hensel|September 4, 2020|Digiday
When the food truck finally arrives, they’ll perk up, growing and multiplying.
Some deep-seafloor microbes still alive after 100 million years!|Carolyn Gramling|September 1, 2020|Science News For Students
Listing closer to home—Ant is headquartered in Hangzhou, China—has its own perks.
A fintech IPO could be the biggest ever—and it picked China over the U.S. for its debut|Naomi Xu Elegant|August 26, 2020|Fortune
This is an excerpt of Fortune Analytics data, an exclusive newsletter that Fortune Premium subscribers receive as a perk of their subscription.
‘Deal of a decade’: How buying TikTok could transform Microsoft|Lance Lambert|August 25, 2020|Fortune

Once considered a niche perk, the four-day work week is slowly but surely gaining traction in the United States.
The four-day work week is suddenly catching on|Michelle Cheng|July 8, 2020|Quartz
It also included a perk—a tax exemption—for landlords who, like Mitchell, rent property to charter schools.
At This Creepy Libertarian Charter School, Kids Must Swear ‘to Be Obedient to Those in Authority’|ProPublica|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The bozos who abuse the perk make for great copy, but they really aren't at all typical of the business jet community.
‘Abercrombie’ Lawsuit: Why CEOs Love Their Jets|Daniel Gross|October 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Daniel Stone reports on whether the perk has gotten out of control.
Federal Employees Rake in Millions in Added Pay and Bonuses|Daniel Stone|June 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“If you avoid getting caught, a little affair can perk up a marriage,” says Lucy, a 50-something Californian.
Is Cheating the Secret to a Happy Marriage?|Jessica Bennett|October 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
A perk I found appealing is the breakfast served in the central atrium underneath a dramatic glass dome.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|June 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Perk is a human volcano, an' he's got to have an eruption just about so often or he can't be happy.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
But when Perk took Christopher fishing, Jane was not invited to go.
Letty and the Twins|Helen Sherman Griffith
Talking in this fashion to himself, Perk again set about taking things comfortably nor did he ever hear of that pair again.
Eagles of the Sky|Ambrose Newcomb
Perk was feeling prime at that particular moment in his checkered career.
Eagles of the Sky|Ambrose Newcomb
Andy forgot his personal embarrassment and began to perk up his ears.
The Happy Family|Bertha Muzzy Bower

British Dictionary definitions for perk (1 of 3)

perk¹

/ (pɜːk) /

adjective

pert; brisk; lively

verb

See perk up

Word Origin for perk

C16: see perk up

British Dictionary definitions for perk (2 of 3)

perk²

/ (pɜːk) /

verb informal

(intr) (of coffee) to percolate

(tr) to percolate (coffee)

British Dictionary definitions for perk (3 of 3)

perk³

/ (pɜːk) /

noun

British informal short for perquisite

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单词	perk
释义	perk ¹ [ purk ] / pɜrk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR perk ON THESAURUS.COM 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. adjective perky; jaunty: a perk manner. Origin of perk ¹ 1350–1400; Middle English perken; perhaps akin to peer² OTHER WORDS FROM perk perk·ing·ly, adverbperkish, adjective Words nearby perk periwinkle, perjink, perjure, perjured, perjury, perk, Perkin, Perkins, Perkins, Frances, Perkin's mauve, perk up Definition for perk (2 of 3) perk² [ purk ] / pɜrk / verb (used with or without object) Informal. to percolate: Has the coffee perked yet? The research team is perking with new ideas. Origin of perk ² 1930–35, Americanism; by shortening and respelling of percolate Definition for perk (3 of 3) perk³ [ purk ] / pɜrk / noun Informal. perquisite. Also perc . Origin of perk ³ First recorded in 1815–25; by shortening and respelling Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for perk To do so, they are looking at how they can reward these new customers with exclusive discounts or perks, in addition to a better experience. After record sales, DTC startups are focusing on retention\|Anna Hensel\|September 4, 2020\|Digiday When the food truck finally arrives, they’ll perk up, growing and multiplying. Some deep-seafloor microbes still alive after 100 million years!\|Carolyn Gramling\|September 1, 2020\|Science News For Students Listing closer to home—Ant is headquartered in Hangzhou, China—has its own perks. A fintech IPO could be the biggest ever—and it picked China over the U.S. for its debut\|Naomi Xu Elegant\|August 26, 2020\|Fortune This is an excerpt of Fortune Analytics data, an exclusive newsletter that Fortune Premium subscribers receive as a perk of their subscription. ‘Deal of a decade’: How buying TikTok could transform Microsoft\|Lance Lambert\|August 25, 2020\|Fortune Once considered a niche perk, the four-day work week is slowly but surely gaining traction in the United States. The four-day work week is suddenly catching on\|Michelle Cheng\|July 8, 2020\|Quartz It also included a perk—a tax exemption—for landlords who, like Mitchell, rent property to charter schools. At This Creepy Libertarian Charter School, Kids Must Swear ‘to Be Obedient to Those in Authority’\|ProPublica\|October 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The bozos who abuse the perk make for great copy, but they really aren't at all typical of the business jet community. ‘Abercrombie’ Lawsuit: Why CEOs Love Their Jets\|Daniel Gross\|October 19, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Daniel Stone reports on whether the perk has gotten out of control. Federal Employees Rake in Millions in Added Pay and Bonuses\|Daniel Stone\|June 6, 2012\|DAILY BEAST “If you avoid getting caught, a little affair can perk up a marriage,” says Lucy, a 50-something Californian. Is Cheating the Secret to a Happy Marriage?\|Jessica Bennett\|October 11, 2011\|DAILY BEAST A perk I found appealing is the breakfast served in the central atrium underneath a dramatic glass dome. Gal With a Suitcase\|Jolie Hunt\|June 5, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Perk is a human volcano, an' he's got to have an eruption just about so often or he can't be happy. Motor Matt's "Century" Run\|Stanley R. Matthews But when Perk took Christopher fishing, Jane was not invited to go. Letty and the Twins\|Helen Sherman Griffith Talking in this fashion to himself, Perk again set about taking things comfortably nor did he ever hear of that pair again. Eagles of the Sky\|Ambrose Newcomb Perk was feeling prime at that particular moment in his checkered career. Eagles of the Sky\|Ambrose Newcomb Andy forgot his personal embarrassment and began to perk up his ears. The Happy Family\|Bertha Muzzy Bower British Dictionary definitions for perk (1 of 3) perk¹ / (pɜːk) / adjective pert; brisk; lively verb See perk up Word Origin for perk C16: see perk up British Dictionary definitions for perk (2 of 3) perk² / (pɜːk) / verb informal (intr) (of coffee) to percolate (tr) to percolate (coffee) British Dictionary definitions for perk (3 of 3) perk³ / (pɜːk) / noun British informal short for perquisite Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to perk fringe benefit, advantage, extra, bonus, gratuity, dividend, perquisite, largess, plus, gravy, tip, lagniappe
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perk

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

adjective

Origin of perk

OTHER WORDS FROM perk

Words nearby perk

Definition for perk (2 of 3)

verb (used with or without object) Informal.

Origin of perk

Definition for perk (3 of 3)

noun Informal.

Origin of perk

Example sentences from the Web for perk

British Dictionary definitions for perk (1 of 3)

adjective

verb

Word Origin for perk

British Dictionary definitions for perk (2 of 3)

verb informal

British Dictionary definitions for perk (3 of 3)

noun

Words related to perk