Množina: perks

Perquisite — usually used in plural
In work, a benefit given to an employee. Common perks given by uk companies are company automobiles, luncheon vouchers, free private medical insurance, and free contributions to pension schemes. Perks are used to motivate staff. They can also save money for both employer and employee because lower tax and national insurance contributions are usually paid on perks than on an equivalent increase in pay.

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
2. To gain in vigor or cheerfulness especially after a period of weakness or depression — usually used with up
3. To make smart or spruce in appearance; freshen, improve — often used with up
4. To thrust up quickly or impudently

To gain or regain energy; SYN. perk, percolate, pick up, gain vigor.

Množina: Perkasies

Borough in Pennsylvania (USA); zip code 18944.

Made or become more cheerful or lively.

In a perky manner; SYN. saucily.

Množina: perkinesses

Liveliness, peppiness; gaiety, cheerfulness, joyfulness; impudence, boldness, insolence

(1882-1965)
US public official. She became the first female cabinet officer when she served as secretary of labor under F D Roosevelt 1933–45. Under Truman she was a member of the federal civil service commission 1946–53.
Born in Boston, US, and educated at Mount Holyoke, Perkins worked at Hull House in Chicago before receiving a master's degree in economics from Columbia University 1910. Holding a succession of posts in state regulatory agencies, she became a reformer of labor standards. She served on the State Industrial Board 1923–29 and was appointed New York State's industrial commissioner 1929.

(1932-1992)
US film actor. He is remembered as the mother-fixated psychopath Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho 1960 and Psycho II 1982. He played shy but subtle roles in Friendly Persuasion 1956, The Trial 1962, and The Champagne Murders 1967. He also appeared on the stage in London and New York.

Množina: Perkins

Town in Oklahoma (USA); zip code 74059.

Množina: Perkinsvilles

Village in Vermont (USA); zip code 05151.

Alert and lively; Perk; pert; jaunty; trim.