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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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