pick-me-up

pick-me-up
n Informal.
1. pick-up, refreshment, stimulation, enlivenment, invigoration, vivification, revival, Inf. shot in the arm, Inf. boost, Inf. lifesaver; stimulant, stimulus, stimulator, energizer, restorative, restorer, bracer, tonic, roborant, cordial; Inf. just what the doctor ordered.
2. alcohol, libation, drink, potation, spirits, Inf. eye-opener, Inf. hair of the dog that bit one; Inf. a quick one, nightcap, cocktail, highball, parting cup, Inf. one for the road; draft, quaff, bumper, nip, spot, tot, shot, Inf. a finger or two; sip, sup, Inf. swig, Inf. snort, Inf. jolt; swallow, Inf. slug, Inf. guzzle, Inf. gargle; dram, drop, a wee drop or nip, peg, tipple, cheering cup, the cup that cheers; All Euph. medicine, something to keep the chill off or keep the wind out, something good for what ails one; bull's milk, grape juice, the recipe; old faithful or old reliable, mother's milk

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