ALL meanings of perking
perk
P p - verb without object perking 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 perking to act, or carry oneself, in a jaunty manner. 1
- verb without object perking to put oneself forward briskly or presumptuously. 1
- verb with object perking 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 perking to raise smartly or briskly (often followed by up or out): to perk one's head up. 1
- adjective perking perky; jaunty: a perk manner. 1