Something interesting about the word 'perk'

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Shankaram Siva Shankaram

 

The origin and complete form of the commonly used word 'perk'

is 'perquisite'.

 

Here's more info. about the word:

 

perquisite \PUR-kwuh-zit\, noun:

1. A profit or benefit in addition to a salary or wages.

2. Broadly: The benefits of a position or office.

3. A gratuity or tip for services performed.

4. Anything to which someone has or claims the sole right.

 

Usage Example:

In a tight market for skilled labor... corporations are

increasingly buying homes for hot new hires -- a perquisite

once reserved for top executives.

--Jennie James, " For Many Europeans, There's No Place Like

Home, " [1]Time, May 8, 2000

 

Source: www.dictionary.com

 

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Praveena