pepper-upper

1. A stimulant of some kind; that which quickly imparts energy and alertness. I find that yerba mate tea is a much better pepper-upper than coffee—it gives you the same boost, without making you feel jittery or on-edge.

2. Something that increases enthusiasm, optimism, or eagerness. I hate these public speakers they bring in—they're meant to be pepper-uppers, but they just come across as totally phony to me.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

pepper-upper

n. an amphetamine tablet or capsule; a pep pill. I need me a little pepper-upper. Can I have a prescription?

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

With or without?
pep someone up
pep up
pepped up
go for your tea
roust
roust (one) out of (something)
roust out of
rousted
old mate

References in periodicals archive

PEPPER-UPPER (5) This boldface word is given at the main entry pep in the OED.

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Such spices as cinnamon and cloves can, in combination with certain savory seasonings, become great fish pepper-uppers.

Spice up those fish! Mix your own personal favorite home blends

Peeper pepper-uppers include Cyclax Moistura under-eye cream (above); Clarins Eye Revive Beauty Flash (right); Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum (below)

Viva: Eye fidelity; Top tips for keeping the windows to your soul crystal clear

词组	pepper-upper
释义	pepper-upper pepper-upper 1. A stimulant of some kind; that which quickly imparts energy and alertness. I find that yerba mate tea is a much better pepper-upper than coffee—it gives you the same boost, without making you feel jittery or on-edge. 2. Something that increases enthusiasm, optimism, or eagerness. I hate these public speakers they bring in—they're meant to be pepper-uppers, but they just come across as totally phony to me. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. pepper-upper n. an amphetamine tablet or capsule; a pep pill. I need me a little pepper-upper. Can I have a prescription? McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: With or without? pep someone up pep up pepped up go for your tea roust roust (one) out of (something) roust out of rousted old mate References in periodicals archive PEPPER-UPPER (5) This boldface word is given at the main entry pep in the OED. More Alphabetic Clusters Such spices as cinnamon and cloves can, in combination with certain savory seasonings, become great fish pepper-uppers. Spice up those fish! Mix your own personal favorite home blends Peeper pepper-uppers include Cyclax Moistura under-eye cream (above); Clarins Eye Revive Beauty Flash (right); Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum (below) Viva: Eye fidelity; Top tips for keeping the windows to your soul crystal clear
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