Perking: meaning, definitions and examples

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perking

 

[ pษœrkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal behavior

Perking refers to the action or behavior of an animal or person becoming alert or lively. It often indicates a state of being uplifted or invigorated, as seen in animals when they become attentive to their surroundings. The term can also describe the sudden activation or increase in energy levels, manifesting in various physical or emotional responses.

Synonyms

alert, awakened, energized.

Examples of usage

  • The cat perked up when it heard the sound of a can opener.
  • She perked up at the mention of the upcoming holiday.
  • The puppy perked its ears at the distant noise.

Translations

Translations of the word "perking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Perking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perking

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะบั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perking

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perking

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perking

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผํ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฑูƒูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perking

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perking

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะบะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perking

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perking

Etymology

The word 'perking' is derived from the verb 'perk' which originated from the late Middle English word 'perke', meaning 'to rise up' or 'to become lively'. The first recorded use of 'perk' in this context can be traced back to the early 16th century, likely rooted in expressions related to the behavior of birds, where they would perk their feathers when alert. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a wider range of meanings, focusing on various forms of heightened alertness or energy in both animals and humans. 'Perking' has since become associated with behavior indicative of interest or excitement, reflecting a shift towards describing both physical and emotional states.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,076, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.