Antonyms for perk

Grammar : Noun

Spell : purk

Phonetic Transcription : pɜrk

Definition of perk

Origin : late 14c., "to make oneself trim or smart," perhaps from Old North French perquer "to perch" (Modern French percher; see perch (n.1)), on notion of a bird preening its plumage. Sense of "raise oneself briskly" is first attested 1520s; perk up "recover liveliness" is from 1650s. Related: Perked; perking.

noun benefit

Example sentences :

The good custom was established and Meg began to perk up again.
Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker

You get int' your best clothes and perk up a bit; you can boss it over Janet.
Extract from : « Janet of the Dunes » by Harriet T. Comstock

But we can get some letters that maybe will perk us up a little.
Extract from : « Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 » by Various

Perk, we've got to do something—and we've got to do it sudden.
Extract from : « Skinner's Dress Suit » by Henry Irving Dodge

If you're afraid to start, Perk, come down an' let me try it.
Extract from : « Motor Matt's "Century" Run » by Stanley R. Matthews

"He'll perk considabul when he hears about them picters," said Uncle William.
Extract from : « Uncle William » by Jennette Lee

The major was there, Chub was there, Susie was there—and Perk.
Extract from : « Motor Matt; or, The King of the Wheel » by Stanley R. Matthews

But when Perk took Christopher fishing, Jane was not invited to go.
Extract from : « Letty and the Twins » by Helen Sherman Griffith

Oh, why didnt I have Perk stay in from the fields to look after you!
Extract from : « Letty and the Twins » by Helen Sherman Griffith

Lets you and Perk and me go off on a lark some time together.
Extract from : « Letty and the Twins » by Helen Sherman Griffith

Synonyms for perk

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