Noun: perk purk
- An incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
"Free gym membership was one of the perks offered by the company";
- fringe benefit, perquisite
- Gain or regain energy
"After his morning coffee, he perked up considerably";
- perk up, percolate [N. Amer, informal], pick up, gain vigor [US], gain vigour [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: perked, perks, perking
Type of: benefit, convalesce, recover, recuperate
Encyclopedia: Perk, Hans