Definition
Definition of perking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotionUS becoming lively or energeticUS
- The perking puppy ran around the yard.
2.
alertshowing increased alertness or readiness
- She had a perking interest in the conversation.
Noun
1.
beveragesDated US the act of making coffee in a percolatorDated US
- The perking of the coffee filled the kitchen with a rich aroma.
2.
livelinessRare the act of becoming more lively or cheerfulRare
- Her perking was evident after she heard the good news.
Origin of perking
Middle English, perken (perk)
Examples of perking in a sentence
Her perking spirits lifted everyone's mood. His perking demeanor caught everyone's attention. The dog had a perking stance, ready to play. The sound of perking was a morning ritual. Perking coffee always reminded him of his grandmother's house. His perking was noticeable after the coffee.
The team's perking was clear after the motivational speech.
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- French:vif, percolation, ...
- German:aufgeweckt, Kaffeezubereitung, ...
- Italian:vivace, fare il caffè, ...
- Spanish:vivaz, preparación de café, ...
- Portuguese:animado, a preparar café, ...
- Chinese:活泼的, 咖啡制作, ...
- Japanese:元気になった, コーヒーを淹れる, ...
- Arabic:مُنتَعِش, تَحْضِير القَهْوَة بِالبِرْكُولَاتُور, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְעוֹרֵר, הֲכָנַת קָפֶה בְּפְלַנג׳ֵר, ...
- Russian:оживленный, приготовление кофе, ...
- Ukrainian:жвавий, приготування кави, ...
- Hindi:चंचल, कॉफी बनाना, ...
Definition of perk - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
employmentadvantage or benefit from a job
- The company car is a nice perk of the position..
2.
gamingTECH. US bonus ability in a video gameTECH. US
- The new perk increases your character's speed.
Verb
1.
improve moodintr. US become more lively or cheerfulintr. US
- She perked up after hearing the good news..
2.
medicalintr. gain or regain energyintr.
- He started to perk up after the nap.
3.
neatnesstr. Rare make something neat or smarttr. Rare
- She perked up the living room before guests arrived.
4.
coffee makingtr. Rare US make coffee by filtering through ground beanstr. Rare US
- He perks fresh coffee every morning..
Adjective
energeticlively and full of energy
- She felt perk and ready for the day.
Expressions with perk
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become more cheerful or lively
She perked up after hearing the good news.
become more attentive or alert suddenly
She perked up her ears at the mention of free tickets.
suddenly become more alert or interested
Her ears perk up when she hears her name.
Origin of perk
English, perk (perquisite)
Examples of perk in a sentence
A free gym membership is a great perk of this job. Unlocking a perk can change your strategy. Each perk offers unique advantages in the game. His mood perked up after the coffee break. The puppy perked up when it saw its owner. After a good meal, she began to perk.
The flowers perk in the morning sun. He perked the garden with colorful flowers. They perked the office space with new decor. She perks a pot of coffee for the guests. They perk coffee using a traditional method. His perk attitude was infectious at the party. The perk puppy played energetically in the yard.
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- French:avantage, s'animer, ...
- German:Vorteil, aufleben, ...
- Italian:vantaggio del lavoro, ravvivarsi, ...
- Spanish:ventaja del trabajo, animarse, ...
- Portuguese:benefício, animar-se, ...
- Chinese:福利, 振作, ...
- Japanese:特典, 元気になる, ...
- Arabic:مِيزَة, انْتَعَشَ, ...
- Hebrew:הֲטָבָה, לְהִתְעוֹדֵד, ...
- Russian:привилегия, взбодриться, ...
- Ukrainian:перевага, підбадьоритися, ...
- Hindi:सुविधा, खुश होना, ...
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