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pick-me-up
pick-me-up (pĭk′mē-ŭp′)n. Informal A drink, often an alcoholic beverage, taken as a stimulant or a cure for a hangover.pick-me-up n informal a tonic or restorative, esp a special drink taken as a stimulant pick′-me-up` n. 1. something, as a drink or snack, taken to restore one's energy or good spirits. 2. any restorative. [1865–70] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | pick-me-up - anything with restorative powers; "she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her"pickupcorrective, restorative - a device for treating injury or disease | | 2. | pick-me-up - a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)bracerrestorative, tonic - a medicine that strengthens and invigorates |
pick-me-upnoun (Informal) tonic, drink, pick-up (slang), bracer (informal), refreshment, stimulant, shot in the arm (informal), restorative When you need a pick-me-up, try peppermint oil.pick-me-upnounInformal. A medicine that restores or increases vigor:restorative, roborant, tonic.Informal: bracer.Translations
pick-me-up
pick-me-upSomething used to improve a person's mood or level of energy. After a long week, I needed a pick-me-up, so I stopped by the salon to get a pedicure. I was so drowsy on the way to work, so I stopped by the coffee shop for a little pick-me-up.pick-me-up n. any food or drink that boosts energy, such as a drink of liquor, candy, soda pop. I can’t finish the day without a little pick-me-up at lunch. pick-me-up
Synonyms for pick-me-upnoun tonicSynonyms- tonic
- drink
- pick-up
- bracer
- refreshment
- stimulant
- shot in the arm
- restorative
Synonyms for pick-me-upnoun a medicine that restores or increases vigorSynonyms- restorative
- roborant
- tonic
- bracer
Synonyms for pick-me-upnoun anything with restorative powersSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)SynonymsRelated Words |