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5 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Perk \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Perk \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Perk \Perk\, a. Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain. ``Perk as a peacock.'' --Spenser. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Perk \Perk\, v. i. To peer; to look inquisitively. --Dickens. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: 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" [syn: {fringe benefit}, {perquisite}] v : gain or regain energy [syn: {perk up}, {percolate}, {pick up}, {gain vigor}]
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