perk

/pə:k/
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perk

A new employee enjoys a company car as a job perk.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To become or make more cheerful, lively, or energetic: To recover one's spirits, liveliness, or physical energy, often after a period of low mood or fatigue.
    • To raise or lift something briskly or jauntily: To lift or tilt something, such as one's head or ears, in a quick, alert, or spirited manner.

  2. Noun:

    • A perquisite; an extra benefit or advantage: An incidental benefit, privilege, or payment received in addition to one's regular salary or wages, often associated with a particular job or position.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • She seemed to perk up after hearing the good news.
    • The dog's ears perked when it heard its name.
  • Noun:
    • Free health insurance is a great perk of this job.
    • One of the perks of being a member is early access to tickets.
Advanced Usage
  • "to perk up" (phrasal verb): To become more cheerful, lively, or active; to make something more interesting or appealing.
    • The market perked up in the afternoon.
    • A bit of color would perk up this room.
  • "perk up one's ears": To raise one's ears attentively (literally for animals, figuratively for people showing sudden interest).
    • I perked up my ears when they started discussing the promotion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Perky (adjective): Cheerful and lively; jaunty.
    • She has a perky personality that brightens the office.
  • Perquisite (noun): A formal term for a perk; a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position.
    • The use of a company car is a standard perquisite for executives.
Synonyms
  • Verb (to perk up): Revive, cheer up, brighten, liven up, animate.
  • Noun (benefit): Bonus, fringe benefit, advantage, extra, privilege.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Perk up: As detailed in 'Advanced Usage', this is the primary phrasal verb form.
    • He needed some coffee to perk up during the long meeting.
Related Idioms
  • Perk up one's ears: To begin to listen attentively.
    • The students perked up their ears when the teacher mentioned there would be no homework.
perk

A new employee enjoys a company car as a job perk.

Noun
  1. an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
    • a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job
Verb
  1. gain or regain energy
    • I picked up after a nap

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