perkish

perk

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Definitions of perkish word

verb without object perkish to become lively, cheerful, or vigorous, as after depression or sickness (usually followed by up): The patients all perked up when we played the piano for them. 1
verb without object perkish to act, or carry oneself, in a jaunty manner. 1
verb without object perkish to put oneself forward briskly or presumptuously. 1
verb with object perkish to make smart, trim, or jaunty (sometimes followed by up or out): to perk up a suit with a new white blouse. 1
verb with object perkish to raise smartly or briskly (often followed by up or out): to perk one's head up. 1
adjective perkish perky; jaunty: a perk manner. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English perken; perhaps akin to peer2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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