perk up (redirected from perk)

perk up (someone)

to make someone more active and interested. It was a clear summer day, and Nancy looked like she was beginning to perk up. His stay with Aunt Podie soon perked him up.

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perk up something

to make something more interesting or active. Chopped prunes can really perk up a fruit salad. It's a pretty dull movie, though the supporting actors perk things up a little.