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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Usa Today, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The unusual premise — who doesn’t love some magical realism — and top-shelf cast should perk interest.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Gemini season perks your interest in diving deep into subjects that some may consider taboo.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The unusual premise — who doesn’t love some magical realism — and top-shelf cast should perk interest.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
Noun
Employers should recognize that flexibility is no longer a seasonal perk.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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