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perk

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: perk

1
n
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
2
v
gain or regain energy
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: perk
1

n an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

Synonyms:
fringe benefit, perquisite
Types:
apanage, appanage
any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life
backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Christmas box
a present given at Christmas for services during the year
Type of:
benefit
financial assistance in time of need
2

v gain or regain energy

Synonyms:
gain vigor, percolate, perk up, pick up
Type of:
convalesce, recover, recuperate
get over an illness or shock
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