perk: meaning and definitions

To carry oneself in a lively and jaunty manner.

Informal A perquisite: "Temper tantrums over perks are more common than the American taxpayer might like to believe” ( Maureen Dowd).

Informal To percolate: The coffee was perking on the stove.

To stick up or jut out: dogs' ears that perk.

To cause to stick up quickly: The dog perked its ears at the noise.

Perky.

perk up To regain or cause to regain one's good spirits or liveliness.

perk up To refresh the appearance of: New furniture and paint perked up the room.