English noun: perk | |||
1. | perk (possession) an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right) | ||
Samples | A limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job. | ||
Synonyms | fringe benefit, perquisite | ||
Broader (hypernym) | benefit | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | apanage, appanage, backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip | ||
English verb: perk | |||
1. | perk (body) gain or regain energy | ||
Samples | I picked up after a nap. | ||
Synonyms | gain vigor, percolate, perk up, pick up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | convalesce, recover, recuperate | ||