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perk

UK/pɜːk/ US/pɝk/ uncommon dated informal obsolete
noun (1) verb (1)

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”
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verb

1.

gain or regain energy

  • “I picked up after a nap”
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Origin

The origin is uncertain. Perhaps a variant of peer + -k (frequentative ending).

Phrases

  • perk one's ears
  • perk up

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