Definition of "pick-me-up" [pick•-me-up]

• Informal A drink, often an alcoholic beverage, taken as a stimulant or a cure for a hangover. (noun)

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• "The so-called "pick-me-up" Security Feel Better went on sale in Australia last week, with its website promising users will feel the effects within 45 minutes."
• "Then, at the party, some guy offers him a pick-me-up drink called "The Rocket.""
• "If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up, don't reach for a bowl of ice cream or a caffeinated energy drink."