Meaning & use
perk
An extra benefit given along with a regular wage or salary, such as free meals or a company car.
See it in a sentence
Health insurance and paid vacation are two of the best perks at her job.
Discounted gym membership is a nice perk for employees.
A note on using this word
Short for 'perquisite'; usually used informally in the plural, 'perks.'
Words with a similar meaning
benefitbonus
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To become suddenly more lively, cheerful, or interested.
He perked up as soon as the pizza arrived.
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