perk

/pɜːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

a benefit or privilege enjoyed by someone, especially an employee, as part of their job

“The company offers its employees a gym membership as a perk.”

2. verb

to enjoy or benefit from something

“She perks up at the sound of her favorite song.”

3. verb

to become more alert or lively

“The coffee helped me perk up after a long sleep.”

Synonyms

  • benefit
  • indulgence
  • privilege

Antonyms

  • disadvantage
  • penalty