1. a benefit or advantage gained from a job or situation
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one of the perks of the job
The verb to perk or to perk up means to become more cheerful, energetic or interesting. You might perk up after drinking a cup of coffee, for example. Informally the verb to perk can be used in place of or as an abbreviation of percolate. As a noun, a perk is a benefit or advantage to which you are entitled because of your job or work. A perk can also refer to an advantage or benefit that arises or comes out of a particular situation. In a colloquial context, a perk can refer to a coffee percolator.