perk¹ Definition
perk (pʉrk)
transitive verb
- to raise (the head, ears, etc.) briskly or spiritedly: often with up
- to make jaunty or smart in appearance: often with up or out
- to give or restore freshness, vivacity, etc. to: usually with up
Etymology: ME perken < ? NormFr perquer, var. of OFr percher, perch
intransitive verb
- to lift one's head, straighten one's posture, etc. jauntily
- to become lively or animated; esp., to recover one's spirits: with up
adjective
Now Rare perky
perk² Definition
perk (pʉrk)
transitive verb, intransitive verb
Informal percolate
perk³ Definition
perk (pʉrk)
noun
Informal perquisite
perk Usage Examples
Converse of object
- enjoy: Ms Hefner defended some of the perks enjoyed by her father, who is the chief creative officer of the business.
- offer: In practice this means offering payment to the volunteer other than exact payment of expenses or offering some perks.
- get: They become respected within the church and get perks, kudos and esteem from the church leaders.
- include: It includes salaries and bonuses but does not include non-monetary perks such as benefits in kind.
Adjective modifier
- usual: Along with the usual perks, they may also throw in a relocation bonus to help make the transition into working life smoother.
- few: A few perks, possibly even some share options.
- various: Some accounts come as package deals offering various perks - travel or health insurance, free foreign exchange transactions.
- other: There are also many other perks provided with the job.
- little: The Deluxe Edition DVD is a two-disc set with all sorts of fun little perks.
- many: There are many perks to working for a large organization.
Modifying Another Word
- suddenly: Why should a bloody radiator suddenly perk up and decide to be the center of attention?
- really: Keep going with those stories they really perk me up.
- only: This is almost the only perk we have left!
- up: The only time he perks up is when he is going out or watching the stupid football.
Noun used with modifier
- shareholder: This not only is a unique gift but also entitles the owner to shareholder perks, benefits and even dividends.
- tax: Being salaried means that associates can't get the same tax perks that other non-principals can.
- job: Job perks: Feeling good about what I am doing.
Particle object:
bit: When she began to perk up a bit, I asked her what she had experienced shortly before feeling faint.
Used with adjective complement
do: Seen from the side or from below, they really do perk up a room.
Preposition: of
job: There must be some perks of the job, right?
Browse dictionary entries near perk
- ‹ perjury
- ‹ perjurer
- ‹ perjured
- ‹ perjure
- ‹ periwinkle
- ‹ periwig
- ‹ peritus
- ‹ peritrichous
- ‹ peritonitis
- ‹ peritoneum
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