Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Sharp; peering; inquisitive.

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  • verb Present participle of perk.

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Examples

  • Everyone seems to be taking an interest in perking up their yards, and with a little bit of effort, things will look really pretty by next month ...

    Pilots in Pajamas - Part 5 1967

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

  • When / if we are annexed and builders don't have to worry about lots "perking", some fool with more money than brains is going to try and build a house at the top of the Mountain.

    Dr.J's HouseCalls 2009

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