Definitions for: Perk

[n] 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"
[v] gain or regain energy

Webster (1913) Definition: Perk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perked; p. pr. & vb. n.
Perking.] [Cf. W. percu to trim, to make smart.]
To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a
jaunty or saucy display of; as, to perk the ears; to perk up
one's head. --Cowper. Sherburne.

Perk, v. i.
To exalt one's self; to bear one's self loftily. ``To perk
over them.'' --Barrow.

To perk it, to carry one's self proudly or saucily. --Pope.

Perk, a.
Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain. ``Perk as a peacock.''
--Spenser.

Perk, v. i.
To peer; to look inquisitively. --Dickens.

Synonyms: fringe benefit, gain vigor, percolate, perk up, perquisite, pick up

See Also: apanage, appanage, backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, benefit, convalesce, gratuity, pourboire, recover, recuperate, tip

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