Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
perks
plural of perk
perks
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of perk
• PKers, pre-Ks
Source: Wiktionary
Perk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perked; p. pr. & vb. n. Perking.] Etym: [Cf. W. percu to trim, to make smart.]
Definition: To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of; as, to perk the ears; to perk up one's head. Cowper. Sherburne.
Perk, v. i.
Definition: To exalt one's self; to bear one's self loftily. "To perk over them." Barrow. To perk it, to carry one's self proudly or saucily. Pope.
Perk, a.
Definition: Smart; trim; spruce; jaunty; vain. "Perk as a peacock." Spenser.
Perk, v. i.
Definition: To peer; to look inquisitively. Dickens.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.