词组 | pepper-upper |
释义 | pepper-upper Theme: DRUGS - AMPHETAMINE n. an amphetamine tablet or capsule.I need me a little pepperupper. Can I have a prescription?You need more sleep, not a pepper-upper. pepper-upper1. 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. pepper-upper n. an amphetamine tablet or capsule; a pep pill. I need me a little pepper-upper. Can I have a prescription? |
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