Perk

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)k

From perquisite, by abbreviation.

Alternative forms

• perq less common

Full definition of perk

Noun

1. Perquisite.Free coffee is one of the perks of the job.

From percolate (verb) and percolator (noun), by abbreviation.

Verb

1. Shortened form of percolate.

Noun

1. A percolator, particularly of coffee.

The origin is Unknown.

Verb

1. To become more lively or enthusiastic.
2. To exalt oneself; to bear oneself loftily.
• Barrowto perk over them
3. To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of.to perk the ears; to perk up one's head

Derived terms

• perk up
• perky

Adjective

1. smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain
• SpenserPerk as a peacock.

The origin is Unknown.

Verb

1. (dated) To peer; to look inquisitively.----