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Perq vs Perquisite - What's the difference?

perq | perquisite |

Perq is a derived term of perquisite.


As nouns the difference between perq and perquisite

is that perq is (a perquisite) while perquisite is (mostly plural) any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.

perq

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (a perquisite)
    • English words containing Q not followed by U

    perquisite

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mostly plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
    • The perquisites of this job include health insurance and a performance bonus.
  • A gratuity.
    • After the wonderful service that evening he didn’t hesitate in laying a substantial perquisite on the table.
  • A privilege or possession held or claimed exclusively by a certain person, group or class.
    • Private jets and motor yachts are a perquisite of the rich.

    Derived terms

    * commonly abbreviated as perq or perk.

    References

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