Category:Perk

Perk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perked; p. pr. & vb. n. Perking.] Etym: [cf. W. percu to trim, to make smart.]

Defn: 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.

Perk Perk, v. i.

Defn: 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.

Perk Perk, a.

Defn: smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain. "perk as a peacock." Spenser.

Perk Perk, v. i.

Defn: to peer; to look inquisitively. Dickens.