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Pronunciation : Perk
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. W. percu to trim, to make smart.]
Definition : Defn: To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of; as, to perk the ears; to perk up one's head. Cowper. Sherburne.

t. [imp. & p. p. Perked; p. pr. & vb. n. Perking.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Perk
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To exalt one's self; to bear one's self loftily. "To perk over them." Barrow. To perk it, to carry one's self proudly or saucily. Pope.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Perk
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain. "Perk as a peacock." Spenser.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Perk
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To peer; to look inquisitively. Dickens.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913