pick-me-up

noun

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

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For an after-dinner pick-me-up option, include espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup to make crowd-pleasing espresso martinis. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Whataburger is also launching Hot or Iced White Chocolate Peppermint Coffee for guests who want to enjoy the new flavor but need a little pick-me-up too. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024 Start with a Vietnamese coffee for an instant pick-me-up. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024 Grab a fresh juice at Sprout Therapy or a pick-me-up at Two If By Sea Café and browse the music selection at Renegade Records. Anna Haines, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

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

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