perk

perk¹ [pə:k US pə:rk] n [C usually plural]

[Date: 1800-1900; Origin: perquisite]

something that you get legally from your work in addition to your wages, such as goods, meals, or a car

▪ theatre tickets and other perks

perk of

▪ the perks of working at a large law firm

▪ I only eat here because it's free - one of the perks of the job.

perk ²

perk² v [I and T]

informal to ↑percolate

perk up phr v

1.) to become more cheerful, active, and interested in what is happening around you, or to make someone feel this way

▪ She seemed kind of tired, but she perked up when Helen came over.

perk sb<=>up

▪ There's no doubt coffee perks you up.

2.) to become more active, more interesting, more attractive etc, or to make something do this

perk sth<=>up

▪ A little chili will perk up the sauce.