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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Faye Remedios, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
Plenty of performances perked our ears up this week, and these were the more memorable moments.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Verb
The same apricot that perks you up at 10 am might do the opposite later in the day.
—Faye Remedios, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
Plenty of performances perked our ears up this week, and these were the more memorable moments.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, the cost of doing business (e.g., real estate, workforce, and the cost of living) in Worcester is less expensive than nearby larger metropolitan areas, but with many of the perks and conveniences afforded by larger cities.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Continue betting on DraftKings to earn perks through Dynasty Rewards.
21+ and present in participating states.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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