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PERKED UP
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Dictionary entry overview: What does perked up mean?
• PERKED UP (adjective)
The adjective PERKED UP has 1 sense:
1. made or become more cheerful or lively
Familiarity information: PERKED UP used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Made or become more cheerful or lively
Context example:
his attention made her feel all perked up
Similar:
enlivened (made sprightly or cheerful)
Context examples
But at my last words he perked up into a kind of startled slyness.
(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)
"I see. It's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant, but not to show off or get perked up," said Amy thoughtfully.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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