pick-me-up
pick-me-up
Definition
☆ pick·-me-up (pik′mē up′)
noun
Informal an alcoholic drink taken to raise one's spirits
pick-me-up
Synonyms
pick-me-up
Usage Examples
Preposition: after
- night: How it works: For all skin types as a pick-me-up after a late night or heavy week at work.
Converse of object
- need: On the upside you could effect repair with an Aquarius and plan something special for a Cancer who needs a pick-me-up.
- provide: Amid the pessimism, however, Parker is able to provide a timely pick-me-up.
- make: Make a healthy pick-me-up by steeping leaves in boiling water for a steamy drink - add sugar if you like.
- use: Mind you, old fart that I am, I could use a pick-me-up.
Adjective modifier
- perfect: Stimulating citrus scents blended with fresh mint and herbal notes for the perfect pick-me-up.
- great: Bread From Heaven: Posted each Wednesday morning, these reflections on the Psalms are a great spiritual pick-me-up.
- quick: If i could bottle a time and then bring it out for a quick pick-me-up every so often, i'd do now.
- real: Try this one on its own, on the rocks, or in coffee for a real pick-me-up.
- instant: Spray it around the room, on clothes or bedlinen for an instant pick-me-up, or on your wrists to ease Morning Sickness.
- ideal: Makes an ideal pick-me-up for both men and women.
Modifies a noun
- effect: This natural supplement has a real pick-me-up effect when taken over the course of a few weeks or longer.
Noun used with modifier
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