pick-me-up

noun

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

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According to Manaker, the whole grains add fiber and fuel, making this snack ideal for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or a quick pick-me-up during the day. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Oct. 2025 If your loungewear collection needs a little pick-me-up, though, look no further than Amazon’s best-selling Automet Jogger Sweatpants. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 The Caramel Macchiato and Creme Brulee blends are smooth and aromatic, ideal for crisp October mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

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

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