1. an extra benefit or advantage that comes with a job or situation

1. to become more lively, cheerful, or alert
Usage: often used with ‘up’
2. to stick up or stand erect
Usage: often used with ‘up’

Examples

• Free health insurance is one of the perks of working at this company.
• The job doesn’t pay much, but the perks make up for it.
• She perked up when she heard the good news.
• The dog’s ears perked up at the sound of footsteps.
• Coffee always helps me perk up in the morning.
• The flowers perked up after we watered them.
• One perk of living downtown is being able to walk to work.