pick-me-up

noun

: something that stimulates or restores : tonic, bracer
my usual morning pick-me-up

Examples of pick-me-up in a Sentence

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Spring clean your makeup routine for a seasonal pick-me-up Spring cleaning applies to more than just a closet cleanout and trip to Goodwill. Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 This pairing is ideal for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025 Use them as a topping on your next salad, turn them into a sweet or spicy afternoon pick-me-up, or mix them into breakfast dishes like yogurt, porridge, and granola. Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025 The triple-decker delight looks like the perfect thing to have with a cup of coffee for a little afternoon pick-me-up. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pick-me-up was in 1867

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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

noun
ˈpik-mē-ˌəp
: something that stimulates or refreshes

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