Meaning of perked up in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   perked up

   Definitions

   1. made or become more cheerful or lively

   Examples

   • « his attention made her feel all perked up »

   Synonyms

   • enlivened
2. 2. (especially of ears) quickly lifted up or out in attention

   Examples

   • « 'perched' is obsolete »
   • « a dog with perked ears »

   Synonyms

   • alert