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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Verb
Each Outlines liner refill now costs $29, including the $1 surcharge, and the company’s sales perked back up again after the price change.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Noun
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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