perk
/pɜrk/
noun
- An extra benefit or advantage given to someone, especially as part of a job.
- One of the perks of working at the gym is a free membership.
- A company car is a nice perk for sales representatives.
- The company offers perks like flexible hours and free snacks.
- A special advantage or enjoyable extra that comes with a situation.
- One perk of being an early bird is getting the best parking spot.
- Living near the beach has the perk of watching sunsets every evening.
- The perk of having a garden is fresh vegetables in the summer.
Antonyms
verb
- To become more lively, cheerful, or energetic (often used with 'up').
- A good night's sleep will perk you right up.
- She perked up after drinking a cup of coffee.
- The puppy perked up when it heard the treat bag crinkle.
- To raise or lift something, especially the head or ears, in a quick or alert way.
- He perked his head up when he heard his name called.
- The dog perked its ears at the sound of the doorbell.
- The rabbit perked its nose, sniffing the air for danger.