PERK

I. verb Etymology: Middle English Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to thrust up the head, stretch out the neck, or carry the body in a bold or insolent manner, to stick up or out jauntily, to gain in vigor or cheerfulness especially after a period of weakness or depression, transitive verb to make smart or spruce in appearance ; freshen , improve , to thrust up quickly or impudently, II. intransitive verb Date: 1656 percolate , III. noun Date: 1824 perquisite