pick-me-up

[pik-mee-uhp] /ˈpɪk miˌʌp/
noun, Informal.
1.
an alcoholic drink taken to restore one's energy or good spirits.
2.
any restorative, as a snack or coffee.
Also called pickup.
Origin
1865-70; noun use v. of phrase pick me up
Examples from the web for pick-me-up
  • The vinegar is still available for those in need of a quick pick-me-up.
  • Each day, millions stagger to the kitchen coffee pot or local coffee joint for the morning pick-me-up.
British Dictionary definitions for pick-me-up

pick-me-up

noun
1.
(informal) a tonic or restorative, esp a special drink taken as a stimulant
Slang definitions & phrases for pick-me-up

pick-me-up

noun
  1. A drink or snack that invigorates; pepper-upper, perker-upper
  2. A drink of liquor taken to restore tone and morale (1867+)