Word: PERK
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Definition of PERK
- Perquisite.
"Free coffee is one of the perks of the job."
- A bonus ability that a player character can acquire; a permanent power-up.
- A percolator, particularly of coffee.
- To make (coffee) in a percolator or a drip coffeemaker.
"Iโll perk some coffee."
- Of coffee: to be produced by heated water seeping (โpercolatingโ) through coffee grounds.
"The coffee is perking."
- To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of.
- To appear from below or behind something, emerge, pop up, poke out.
- To exalt oneself; to bear oneself loftily.
- Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain.
- To peer; to look inquisitively.
- To perch.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "perk" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "perk" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PERK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PERK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PERK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PERK:
- # the perk effect
- # master of perk
- # playing with perk
- # in terms of perk
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