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Definition perk in British English

perk verb

verb
/pɜː(r)k/
1

if someone perks up, or if something perks them up, they begin to feel happier or more lively

Example

Sue perked up when she heard the news.

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2

to become more interesting or exciting, or to make something do this

Example

Some chilli sauce will perk it up.

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Definition perk in British English