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
Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2024
Not only is the bottle beautiful, but the oh-so-refreshing scent, which features mandarin and bergamot rind alongside geranium, is guaranteed to perk you up for the day.
—Megan McCarty, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024
Even just smelling mint can perk you up, so go ahead: Throw some mint lip balm in your pocket or try a rollerball filled with diluted peppermint essential oil.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 13 June 2024
With consumers finally realizing the need for large sized vehicles, inclusive of big back seats and 3rd-row seating capacity, is not as important as everyday driving, the interest has perked for Subcompacts.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024
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Verb
In a video from the study, the animals grow visibly anxious, perking their ears and glancing from side to side, alert for danger.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2024
Not only is the bottle beautiful, but the oh-so-refreshing scent, which features mandarin and bergamot rind alongside geranium, is guaranteed to perk you up for the day.
—Megan McCarty, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024
Even just smelling mint can perk you up, so go ahead: Throw some mint lip balm in your pocket or try a rollerball filled with diluted peppermint essential oil.
—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 13 June 2024
With consumers finally realizing the need for large sized vehicles, inclusive of big back seats and 3rd-row seating capacity, is not as important as everyday driving, the interest has perked for Subcompacts.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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