Meaning ofperk upin English

Verb

1. to become more lively; enthusiastic
   After a cup of coffee, she began to perk up and tackle the challenging task.
   Synonyms:

   liven upcheer upbrighten uppep upenergize
   Antonyms:

   slumpflagdroopwiltdull
2. to make someone more lively; energetic
   The music started to perk up the atmosphere at the party.
   Synonyms:

   liven upenergizeinvigoraterevitalizeanimatevitalize
   Antonyms:

   weakendrainexhaustdepressdemoralize
3. to become more upright
   When she stood up straight, her posture began to perk up and look more confident.
   Synonyms:

   straighten upsit up straightstand up straight
   Antonyms:

   slouchstoophunch