pick-me-up

noun

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

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Flowers are an uplifting little luxury, and during springtime can be a perfect pick-me-up for a solo day out, a gift for a loved one, a token for someone that is grieving and more. Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Energize yourself with an afternoon pick-me-up from Kesh Cup and grab a coffee, smoothie, or mojito to-go. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025 Having just arrived home after a disappointing second-round loss at the Australian Open in January, world No. 5 Casper Ruud needed a pick-me-up. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 This pairing is ideal for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

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

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