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The one thing I don't consume during 'Today' - which surprises many people - is coffee. I find that a lot of water helps wake me up, without the buzz. I love coffee, but usually reserve a double espresso as an afternoon pick-me-up before settling in to do the weekend 'Nightly News.'
Lester Holt

Meaning of "pick-me-up" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PICK-ME-UP

pick-me-up play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PICK-ME-UP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pick-Me-Up is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PICK-ME-UP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of pick-me-up in the English dictionary

The definition of pick-me-up in the dictionary is a tonic or restorative, esp a special drink taken as a stimulant.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PICK-ME-UP

pick at
pick off
pick on
pick out
pick someone´s brain
pick someone´s brains
pick the eyes out
pick up stompies
pick up the pieces
pick-and-mix
pick-up
pick-up arm
pick-up joint
pick-up point
pick-up truck
pickaback
pickable
pickadillo
pickadilly
pickaninnies

WORDS THAT END LIKE PICK-ME-UP

change-up
close-up
eye make-up
flare-up
frame-up
hand-me-up
lace-up
line-up
made-up
make-up
one-up
pile-up
re-up
shake-up
take-up
tie-up
tune-up
un-made-up
wake-up
write-up

Synonyms and antonyms of pick-me-up in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PICK-ME-UP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «pick-me-up» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of pick-me-up

Translation of «pick-me-up» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PICK-ME-UP

Find out the translation of pick-me-up to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pick-me-up from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pick-me-up» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

提神了
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pick- me-up
570 millions of speakers

English

pick-me-up
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पिकअप मुझे ऊपर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اختيار لي متابعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

выбирают меня до
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pick- me -up
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আমাকে ওঠাও
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pick-me -up
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

ambil aku
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Seelentröster
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

元気づけの一杯
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

픽업 나를 업
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pick-me-up
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chọn -me-up
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிக்-என்னை அப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पिक-मी-अप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beni al
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pick- me- up
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pick -me -up
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вибирають мене до
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pick- me-up
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pick- me- up
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pick- me-up
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pick- me-up
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pick- me-up
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pick-me-up

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PICK-ME-UP»

The term «pick-me-up» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.050 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PICK-ME-UP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pick-me-up» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pick-me-up» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pick-me-up

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2 QUOTES WITH «PICK-ME-UP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pick-me-up.
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Nina Garcia
Putting on fierce boots is an instant pick-me-up.
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Lester Holt
The one thing I don't consume during 'Today' - which surprises many people - is coffee. I find that a lot of water helps wake me up, without the buzz. I love coffee, but usually reserve a double espresso as an afternoon pick-me-up before settling in to do the weekend 'Nightly News.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PICK-ME-UP»

Discover the use of pick-me-up in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pick-me-up and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Stuff You Need to Know
How are smelly feet connected to nuclear weapons? I've got it all covered. Read me in bed, read me on the bus, or even in the loo! Just pick me up - go on. I'm exciting, I'm addictive - I'm unputdownable! Curious? Try me!
David Roberts, 2006
2
Pick Me Up
When Izzy Duncan meets two gorgeous guys in one week through her job at a glitzy uptown gallery, she has no hesitation which one to choose.
Zoe Rice, 2009
3
Pick Me Up (Mills & Boon Blaze)
Only a very wicked woman would stop for a hitchhiking cowboy.
Samantha Hunter, 2012
4
Pick Me Up - How to Turn a Mistake Into a Strength Builder
If you can handle the truth, face the music and take on the worst in the many battles of life, this book is for you.
Andrew K. Chan, 2012
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You Can Pick Me Up at Peggy's Cove
When Ryan's father leaves the family during a midlife crisis, his mother sends him to spend the summer with his aunt in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, where he learns to fish and gets into trouble.
Brian Doyle, 2006
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Pick Me Up! (Music and ASL): Fun Songs for Learning Signs
From the award winning team that brought you SIGN with your BABY comes an extraordinary music CD and companion Activity Guide for introducing American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary to young children.
Sign2Me, 2003
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They Still Pick Me Up When I Fall: The Role of Caring in ...
The Role of Caring in Youth Development and Community Life Diana Mendley Rauner. levels of social interaction: as individuals, in a professional capacity, within an organization, and as a society. It is meant to helpuscome to some ...
Diana Mendley Rauner, 2013
8
Please Pick Me Up, Mama!
A baby raccoon spends the day with its mother enjoying many different experiences, from dressing up the cat to splashing and clapping.
‎2009
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Pick Me Up Magazine: Tip Offs: They're Simple, They're ...
This marvelous book is superb collection of such brilliant ideas, thought up by real, ordinary people to solve the kinds of problems that nag at us all!
John Blake Publishing, Martin Knowlden, 2006
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The Bad Hair Day Book: Pick Me Ups For When Life Gets Tangled
The wisest man in the world said "a cheerful heart is good medicine," and this book is just what the doctor prescribes.
Mark Gilroy Communications, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PICK-ME-UP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pick-me-up is used in the context of the following news items.
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The gadget that gives you a low-voltage pick-me-up
My afternoon pick-me-up packs more of a jolt than your average cup of joe. I've been sticking a new $US300 device called Thync to my temple ... «Business Spectator, Jul 15»
2
How to avoid the mid-afternoon office slump at work
In actual fact, in moderation it can be a useful pick-me-up, can improve physical performance and appears to have health benefits too. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Why summer just got better: There's a Maryland Ice Cream Trail
I'm far from the only one in here for a midday pick-me-up. It's doing a brisk business. Most of its inside tables are full, and there's a long line ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
Alarm sounded over Myanmar's betel habit
Users sing its praises as a pick-me-up that increases alertness, boosts energy and freshens the breath. "When I started eating betel quid for my ... «Focus News, Jul 15»
5
Dawes With All-Star Dylan Tribute Shine At Newport Folk Fest Fay 3 …
Their rendition of the soul favorite “Love Train” was one of the day's best, and made for a much-needed early day pick-me-up. FORT STAGE. «Glide Magazine, Jul 15»
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10 Ways To Instantly Boost Your Confidence
Pampering yourself is the best recipe for a confidence pick-me-up. So drop into your local salon and indulge in a gorgeous blow-dry… After all ... «LOOK, Jul 15»
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Recipes: Very cherry treats
Right now, it's time for a pick-me-up, so I think I'll dump some cherries, bananas and nonfat yogurt in the blender and slurp my troubles away. «Naples Daily News, Jul 15»
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Easy recipes for kids
Even if you don't have kids running around, these recipes can make the perfect snack for anyone looking for a quick pick-me-up. «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
9
Carlsberg's latest stunt gives holidaymakers a pick-me-up
Carlsberg livened up the baggage carousel at London City Airport last week by giving away crates of lager. Passengers waiting to collect their ... «The Grocer, Jul 15»
10
Philadelphia hoping for a timely pick-me-up
The fine margins between success and failure were never more apparent than in the thrilling game between Esh Winning and Philadelphia last ... «Sunderland Echo, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pick-Me-Up [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pick-me-up>. Apr 2024 ».
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