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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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The lead horse is upright, tense, its ears perked, while the other hangs its head, as if thinking deeply, horses think many things and are the closest of all animals to philosophers.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
The event will also include a variety of participant perks.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Once the plant perks back up, move it to its permanent, sunnier home and water it thoroughly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The lead horse is upright, tense, its ears perked, while the other hangs its head, as if thinking deeply, horses think many things and are the closest of all animals to philosophers.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Our expert take The American Express Platinum Card® is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
The event will also include a variety of participant perks.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Perk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perk. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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