perk
Fringe benefit, informally
Perk is a benefit or advantage that comes with a job or situation beyond the basic compensation: Free parking is one of the perks.
The word is a shortening of perquisite.
As a verb, to perk up is to become more lively or alert: She perked up when she heard her name.
Coffee perks when it brews in a percolator—the liquid rising and falling through the grounds.
Favorable position or circumstance
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
perquisite · extra · reward · compensation · entitlement · premium · windfall · gratuity
Supply with vitality
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
enliven · awaken · stimulate · animate · revive · restore · renew · galvanize
advantage
Favorable position or circumstance
fringe · perquisite · extra · reward · compensation · entitlement · premium · windfall · gratuity · commission
energize
Supply with vitality
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
refresh · enliven · awaken · stimulate · animate · revive · restore · renew · galvanize · quicken
percolate
Filter through gradually
- percolatorCoffee-brewing apparatus
- brewSteeped or fermented drink
- dripLiquid falling slowly
filter · grounds · caffeine · aroma · espresso · roast · beans · barista · latte · cappuccino
brighten
Increase luminosity or cheer
buoyant · lighthearted · chipper · bubbly · effervescent · sprightly · vibrant · lively · animated · peppy
- bonusesbonus, cash bonus, performance bonus, retention bonus, relocation bonus
- shootersshooter, sniper, rifle, pistol, shotgun
- Unexpected benefitssilver lining, bonus, windfall, lucky break, added bonus
- FalloutFallout 4, New Vegas, Commonwealth, Fat Man, synth
- gameplaypower-up, level cap, save point, game over, tutorial level
- benefitsadvantage, healthcare coverage, dental insurance, benefit, health screening
perkdrawback
Unfavorable feature or flaw
downside · disadvantage · detriment · liability · negative
- perk upBecome more alert
- perked upBecame more cheerful
- perking upBecoming more animated
- employee perksAdditional job compensation
- job perks
- perch onSit elevated somewhere
perch, perky, perks, perked, perkiness, perking, perkily, perkier, perkiest