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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Perked (); p. pr. & vb. n.Perking.] [Cf. W. percu to trim, to make smart.] To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of; as, to perk the ears; to perk up one's head. Cowper. Sherburne. Perk v. i.To exalt one's self; to bear one's self loftily. "To perk over them." Barrow. To perk it, to carry one's self proudly or saucily. Pope. Perk a.Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain. "Perk as a peacock." Spenser. Perk v. i.To peer; to look inquisitively. Dickens. スポンサード リンク
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