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
Noun
the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it
Recent Examples on the Web
Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
The monsters on display are meant to perk us up (our heroes are chased by mutant grasshoppers, who get eaten by mutant Venus flytraps), but they, too, are unleashed in an onslaught that’s more random than not.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Dec. 2023
Mint is also an energizing scent and can help perk you up during a long travel day.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2023
Other patients who might have asked for implants just a few years ago are now skipping them, instead getting breast lifts to perk things up without adding volume.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 6 Dec. 2023
But Pangaea’s first album in seven years mixes both, perking to life with meticulous beats before detonating hooks from the garish ends of house, rave, and speed garage.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2023
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Jasmin d'hiver Scented Candle, $105 From the beloved Parisian fragrance house Maison Francis Kurkdjian comes this cheerful candle that will perk you up on even the dreariest and darkest winter days.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Like many in the room, Lummis’ ears perked when a speaker called out Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act—a legislative shield that protects tech firms from liability for content users publish on their social media platforms.
—WIRED, 14 Sep. 2023
Sure, a mid-day coffee might artificially perk you up a bit, but your body simply needs a certain amount of sleep to function.
—Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2023
Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Whole grains are extremely beneficial for diets, with high magnesium being just one perk.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
This perk is available to Hilton elites when booking with points; our top-tier Diamond status is an automatic benefit for all Aspire card holders.
—Carly Helfand, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
That review appears to have been conducted after a September 2023 article in the Wall Street Journal detailing the perks of top Boeing executives, including the liberal use of the aircraft to travel from homes far from company headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
And for Amazon Prime members, the perks are even greater, with free shipping included.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Additional perks afforded homeowners are myriad hotel-like amenities such as full-service housekeeping and landscaping maintenance, 24-hour security, provisioning services that ensure the villa is fully stocked upon arrival, and a dedicated villa manager that looks after the home year-round.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
While ultrasonic models are the most popular on the market, there are perks to choosing an evaporative humidifier for your home.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Customers who don’t want to pay for the retailer’s membership perks have the option to sign up for either Target Circle or Target Circle Card, both of which are free.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Verb
Redolent of garlic and rosemary, brothy, flecked with tomatoes and a few tiny pasta pieces, the soup perked us up.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
The monsters on display are meant to perk us up (our heroes are chased by mutant grasshoppers, who get eaten by mutant Venus flytraps), but they, too, are unleashed in an onslaught that’s more random than not.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Dec. 2023
Mint is also an energizing scent and can help perk you up during a long travel day.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2023
Other patients who might have asked for implants just a few years ago are now skipping them, instead getting breast lifts to perk things up without adding volume.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 6 Dec. 2023
But Pangaea’s first album in seven years mixes both, perking to life with meticulous beats before detonating hooks from the garish ends of house, rave, and speed garage.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2023
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Jasmin d'hiver Scented Candle, $105 From the beloved Parisian fragrance house Maison Francis Kurkdjian comes this cheerful candle that will perk you up on even the dreariest and darkest winter days.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Like many in the room, Lummis’ ears perked when a speaker called out Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act—a legislative shield that protects tech firms from liability for content users publish on their social media platforms.
—WIRED, 14 Sep. 2023
Sure, a mid-day coffee might artificially perk you up a bit, but your body simply needs a certain amount of sleep to function.
—Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2023
Noun
Other perks of the sale include free assembly with the purchase of a grill.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Whole grains are extremely beneficial for diets, with high magnesium being just one perk.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
This perk is available to Hilton elites when booking with points; our top-tier Diamond status is an automatic benefit for all Aspire card holders.
—Carly Helfand, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
That review appears to have been conducted after a September 2023 article in the Wall Street Journal detailing the perks of top Boeing executives, including the liberal use of the aircraft to travel from homes far from company headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
And for Amazon Prime members, the perks are even greater, with free shipping included.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Additional perks afforded homeowners are myriad hotel-like amenities such as full-service housekeeping and landscaping maintenance, 24-hour security, provisioning services that ensure the villa is fully stocked upon arrival, and a dedicated villa manager that looks after the home year-round.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
While ultrasonic models are the most popular on the market, there are perks to choosing an evaporative humidifier for your home.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Customers who don’t want to pay for the retailer’s membership perks have the option to sign up for either Target Circle or Target Circle Card, both of which are free.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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