perked up
Related to perked up: come off, stick with
perk up
To make or become more lively, energetic, attentive, cheerful, dynamic, etc. I wish you would perk up. There are so many exciting things happening, and you're just moping there in the corner! I think I need some coffee to perk me up. I always use some red chilies to perk up my soups and stews.
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perked up
Stimulated; made to be or feel more awake, alert, and energetic. Hyphenated if used before a noun. I just can't focus until I get perked up with a bit of coffee in the morning. The officer suspected that the perked-up truck driver might have been high on amphetamines.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
perked
verbSee perked up
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perked (up)
mod. alcohol intoxicated. (see also pepped (up).) No more. She’s done. She’s perked up for good.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- perk up
- pay attention
- pay attention (to someone or something)
- chirk up
- if you want a friend, be a friend
- keep an ear out (for someone or something)
- listen out for (someone or something)
- listen for
- listen for (someone or something)
- ladies'/lady's man