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.
noun
1.
(informal) a tonic or restorative, esp a special drink taken as a stimulant
noun
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