perk

perk
I
v
1. be jaunty, be lively, Chiefly U.S. Inf. be chipper, act alive, Inf. be peppy or full of pep.
2.Usu. perk up
cheer up, liven up, Inf. pep up, show signs of life, brighten up; take heart or courage, Inf. buck up, U.S. Inf. chirk; recover, Inf. snap out of it, Inf. come around, recuperate, regain strength, get back on one's feet; rally, Inf. come back, Inf. make a comeback.
3.(all of oneself) flaunt, display, Inf. sport, exhibit; air, hold up, flash; put forth or forward, emphasize, spotlight, draw attention to, show off; splash, make a splash, splurge, make a splurge; make a show, cut or make a figure, Sl. cut a dash, Sl. cut a shine, Sl. cut a feather; swagger, swank, swashbuckle, strut, Sl. strut one's stuff, peacock; boast, blow one's own horn, brag, vaunt, talk up; put on airs, put up a front, U.S. Sl. put on the dog, Sl. put on, Sl. put on the ritz.
4.Often perk up or out
raise, lift up, upturn, turn upward; show sudden interest, prick up one's ears, listen attentively, be all ears.
5. dress up, Sl. jazz up, liven up, brighten up; spruce up, smarten up, make smart, Sl. spiff up; trim, decorate, adorn, add to, fix up.
adj
6. perky, jaunty. See perky(def 1).
II
n Informal. perquisite, emolument, fringe benefit, bonus, extra. See perquisite.

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