perk

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /pɝk/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /pɜːk/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular perk

Plural perks

1. (countable) A perk is an extra bonus or gift

   My new job does not have as many perks, like paid vacations.

   One perk of riding my bike to work is that I can spend more time outside.

Verb

Plain form perk

Third-person singular perks

Past tense perked

Past participle perked

Present participle perking

1. If someone perks up, they become more cheerful, awake, or attentive.

   The sleepy student perked up when the teacher began giving hints for tomorrow's test.