Perking: meaning, definitions and examples
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perking
[ pษrkษชล ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น perking
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Perking
๐ฎ๐ฉ perking
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะบัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ perking
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใญใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท perking
๐ช๐ธ perking
๐น๐ท perking
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํน
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฑูููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ perking
๐ธ๐ฐ perking
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ perking
๐ฎ๐ธ perking
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตัะบะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ perking
๐ฒ๐ฝ perking
Word origin
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.