Perk ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Perk ( verb )

To become lively or animated, as if by a stimulus; brighten up.

Origin:

Alteration of middle english pirken to prick, from old english pyrican.

Examples:

1. He perked up when he heard the news.
2. The flowers perked up after being watered.
3. After a nap, she perked up and felt refreshed.
4. The dog perked up its ears when it heard a noise.
5. The music made the partygoers perk up.

(As a noun)

Perk ( noun )

To become lively or animated, as if by a stimulus; brighten up.

Origin:

Alteration of middle english pirken to prick, from old english pyrican.

Examples:

1. He perked up when he heard the news.
2. The flowers perked up after being watered.
3. After a nap, she perked up and felt refreshed.
4. The dog perked up its ears when it heard a noise.
5. The music made the partygoers perk up.