Perk: meaning, definitions and examples

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perk

[ pɜːrk ]

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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.

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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.