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perked up

  1. adj. made or become more cheerful or lively; "his attention made her feel all perked up"

  2. (especially of ears) quickly lifted up or out in attention; `perched' is obsolete; "a dog with perked ears" [syn: perched, perked]

Usage examples of "perked up".

When they touched the topic of the defatting shower again he perked up from his brooding and his face assumed a vivid expression.

His ears perked up and his eyes got bright and he was off the bed in an instant, dancing around all happy-faced.