Overview of verb perk_up

The verb perk up has 2 senses

• perk up, perk, percolate, pick up, gain vigor -- (gain or regain energy; "I picked up after a nap")


• stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up -- (cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate")

Overview of adj perked_up

The adj perked up has 1 sense

• perked up -- (made or become more cheerful or lively; "his attention made her feel all perked up")