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Perks

Perquisite.

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📖 Definitions of "Perks"

noun

1
Perquisite.
"Free coffee is one of the perks of the job."
2
A bonus ability that a player character can acquire; a permanent power-up.

noun

1
A percolator, particularly of coffee.

verb

1
To make (coffee) in a percolator or a drip coffeemaker.
"I’ll perk some coffee."
2
Of coffee: to be produced by heated water seeping (“percolating”) through coffee grounds.
"The coffee is perking."

verb

1
To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of.
2
To appear from below or behind something, emerge, pop up, poke out.
3
To exalt oneself; to bear oneself loftily.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Perks"

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Word	Definition
perquisitenoun	(chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
fringe benefitnoun	A benefit received in addition to the normal benefits of holding a job, or, by extension, any relationship to the source of the benefit.
pick upverb	(transitive) To lift; to grasp and raise.
perk upverb	(intransitive) To become more lively or enthusiastic.
percolatenoun	(rare) A liquid that has been percolated.
gain vigorverb	gain or regain energy
advantagesnoun	(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
allowancesnoun	An amount, portion, or share that is allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose.
avantagesnoun	—
benefitnoun	An advantage; help or aid from something.
benefitsnoun	public assistance; welfare.
bonusesnoun	Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
chambernoun	A room or set of rooms, particularly:
extrasnoun	a British sitcom about extras working in television, film, and theatre.
grantsnoun	A city, the county seat of Cibola County, New Mexico, United States.
incentivesnoun	Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
meritsnoun	Intrinsic advantages, as opposed to political or procedural advantages.
premiumsnoun	(insurance) The amount to be paid for an insurance policy.
primesnoun	(Christianity) The religious service appointed to this hour.
privilegesnoun	(countable) A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment.