Perk

Definition of Perk

v. t.

1.

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.

[imp. & p. p. Perked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Perking.]

v. i.

1.

To exalt one's self; to bear one's self loftily.

To perk it
to carry one's self proudly or saucily. - Pope.

a.

1.

Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain.

v. i.

1.

To peer; to look inquisitively.

Related Words

convalesce, gain vigor, percolate, perk up, pick up, recover, recuperate

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