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Perk Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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perk

perk

🇺🇸 /ˈpɝk/ · 🇬🇧 /pˈɜːk/

Definitions

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

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Quick facts about “perk”

Perk is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈpɝk/ in American English and /pˈɜːk/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #30,390 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'perk'

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.

Rhymes

Perk rhymes with burk, dirk, kirk, merk, turk, work, clerk and jerk.

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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.