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
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
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Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Kids will be able to help Goofy man the grill, distract Pluto with a game of fetch, and sing to vegetable plants to perk them up.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
Danaya Wilson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
And in a perk for Americans who wanted the joy of a speed machine but needed to haul an SUV’s worth of cargo around, the new E55 marked the first time Mercedes-Benz brought an AMG station wagon to the United States.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Lender perks Down payment assistance programs aimed at low-to-middle-income homebuyers
Non-qualifying mortgages that offer more flexibility with income criteria and credit history.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Kids will be able to help Goofy man the grill, distract Pluto with a game of fetch, and sing to vegetable plants to perk them up.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
Individualized Flexible Benefits Plans that include childcare support and mental health stipends are no longer perks.
—Danaya Wilson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
And in a perk for Americans who wanted the joy of a speed machine but needed to haul an SUV’s worth of cargo around, the new E55 marked the first time Mercedes-Benz brought an AMG station wagon to the United States.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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