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perk

 

[ pɜːrk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

at work

An advantage or benefit provided by an employer to its employees, such as healthcare benefits or a company car.

Synonyms

benefit, bonus, privilege

Examples of usage

  • Employees receive various perks, such as free lunches and gym memberships.
  • One of the perks of working for this company is the flexible work schedule.
Context #2 | Verb

gaming

To gain an advantage or power-up in a video game.

Synonyms

boost, enhance, power-up

Examples of usage

  • You can perk up your character by collecting power-ups along the way.
  • Make sure to perk your character before entering the final boss battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "perk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 benefício

🇮🇳 लाभ

🇩🇪 Vorteil

🇮🇩 manfaat

🇺🇦 перевага

🇵🇱 korzyść

🇯🇵 特典

🇫🇷 avantage

🇪🇸 beneficio

🇹🇷 avantaj

🇰🇷 혜택

🇸🇦 فائدة

🇨🇿 výhoda

🇸🇰 výhoda

🇨🇳 好处

🇸🇮 ugodnost

🇮🇸 ávinningur

🇰🇿 артықшылық

🇬🇪 უპირატესობა

🇦🇿 üstünlük

🇲🇽 beneficio

Word origin

The term 'perk' originated in the early 19th century as a shortened form of 'perquisite', which referred to a payment or benefit received in addition to a regular wage. Over time, it evolved to encompass various advantages or benefits provided to employees or gained in video games.

See also: perks.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,390 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.