perked

Meaning

of Perk

Synonyms

Examples

You might think I lost all hope at that point. I did. And as a result I perked up and felt much better. Yann Martel

I swear 'tis better to be lowly born, And range with humble livers in content, Than to be perked up in a glistering grief, And wear a golden sorrow. William Shakespeare

Tyler Perry's 'Madea Goes to Jail!' Which, I have to tell you, of everything that I've ever done in my career, that's the only thing that's perked up the ears of my nieces and nephews. That is it, that's done it for them. That made me a bona fide star in their eyes! Viola Davis

'Drive' came to me because the casting director knew my manager and called and said, 'You've always talked to me about Albert wanting to play the heavy. I think he should read this.' My ears just perked up. Albert Brooks

After Jenny Wren found the one, I thought the dogs perked up, even in the building heat. Source: Internet

At the sound of the s-word the pup's curled ears perked and he whined. Source: Internet