perk

Meanings

• Noun

  A small advantage or reward, especially one that is not expected.

  - "He was pleasantly surprised by the perk of free coffee each morning."
  - "The company offered its employees a perk of gym memberships."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɝk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perk
erk , work

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. perk up () : To make (someone or something) more lively or alert.
   

2. perkaholic () : A person who is addicted to perks or benefits.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of perk that leads to same result
perk , perked , perking , perks , perk up , perked up , perking up , perks up , perk (up) one's ears , perk her ears , perk his ears , perk one's ears , perk their ears , perk up her ears , perk up his ears , perk up one's ears , perk up their ears

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Forms

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perks, perked, perking

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to prick' or 'to pierce'. The modern meaning is unrelated.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'perk' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'perken', which meant 'to prick' or 'to pierce'.

2. The term 'perk' is often used in the context of employment benefits. For example, an employee might receive a 'perk' such as health insurance or a retirement plan.

3. The word 'perk' is also used metaphorically to refer to a small improvement or enhancement. For example, a new software update might be referred to as a 'perk'.

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Related Concepts

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1. benefits: A perk is a type of benefit offered by an employer or organization.

2. advantages: A perk is a small advantage or reward.

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Culture

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The term 'perk' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to refer to small advantages or rewards. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway refers to the 'perks' of being a bond salesman.

How to Memorize "perk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small reward or advantage.
   - Imagine a surprise bonus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perk' with the idea of a small reward or advantage.
   - Think of a bonus or unexpected advantage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'perk' as 'Pleasantly Rewarding Kindness'.

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