perk

¹perk

verb \ˈpərk\

Definition of PERK

intransitive verb

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>

transitive verb

1

: to make smart or spruce in appearance : freshen, improve —often used with up

2

: to thrust up quickly or impudently

Origin of PERK

Middle English

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with PERK

burke, Burke, chirk, cirque, clerk, dirk, irk, jerk, kirk, lurk, murk, quirk, shirk, smirk, stirk, Turk, work, yerk, zerk

²perk

intransitive verb

Definition of PERK

: percolate

First Known Use of PERK

1656

³perk

noun

Definition of PERK

: perquisite —usually used in plural

Examples of PERK

1. <the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it>

First Known Use of PERK

1824

Related to PERK

Synonyms

cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, bonus, perquisite, throw-in, tip

Related Words

pension; bestowal, presentation; benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, bounty, charity, generosity, largesse (also largess), philanthropy; contribution, donation, gift, offering, present; grant, subsidy; boon, manna, windfall; favor, freebie (or freebee), giveaway, premium; award, prize, reward; fringe benefit, icing

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite