pick-me-up

noun

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

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And with Evgeni Malkin having now missed three consecutive games with an upper-body injury, the Penguins could use an unexpected pick-me-up from their beleaguered No. 1 goalie. Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025 Sweeten with a spoon of honey for an all round pick-me-up. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Toss yours into your work tote or gym bag for the perfect midday pick-me-up. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 So why not infuse some festive cheer into the moment and make your morning pick-me-up that much more festive? Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 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 19 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

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

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