3 entries under this word

Perk

Pĕrk, a.

adjective

(14), a. [See infra.] Pert; uppish; smart; trim; vain. “Perk as a peacock.” Spenser.

Pĕrk, v. i.

verbintransitive

[W. percu, to trim, to make smart.] To hold up the head with affected smartness. “That Edward’s miss thus perks it in your face.” Pope.

Pĕrk, v. t.

verbtransitive

To dress up; to make trim or smart; to prank. Shak.