Perk | Mean of perk in English Dictionary

/ˈpɚk/

• Verb
• to become more lively or cheerful
1. We perked up when we heard the good news.
• to make (someone) more lively or cheerful
1. The good news perked everyone up.
• to make (something) fresher or more appealing
1. The new paint job really perked up the room.

• to lift (the ears) in a quick or alert way
1. The dog heard its name and perked up its ears.
2. The dog perked its ears.
3. I perked up my ears [=I began to listen closely] when I heard his name mentioned.
• to be lifted in a quick and alert way
1. The dog's ears perked up.
2. My ears perked up [=I began to listen closely] when she said she knew my brother.
• Noun
• something extra that someone receives in addition to regular pay for doing a job
1. The job came with several perks, including use of a company car.
• a good thing that you have or get because of your situation
1. One of the perks of being a celebrity is that people often want to give you things.