PERK

perk

Noun

  1. Perquisite.
    Free coffee is one of the perks of the job.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A percolator, particularly of coffee.

Verb

  1. Shortened form of percolate.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To become more lively or enthusiastic.
  2. To exalt oneself; to bear oneself loftily.
  3. To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of.
    to perk the ears; to perk up one's head

Verb (etymology 3)

  1. To peer; to look inquisitively.

Adjective

  1. smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain


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