pepper-upper
or pep·per up·per
[ pep-er-uhp-er ]
/ ˈpɛp ərˈʌp ər /
noun Informal.
something, as a food, beverage, or pill, that provides a quick but temporary period of energy and alertness.
something added to food to relieve blandness.
an experience that increases enthusiasm or zeal, as a pep talk.
Nearby words
pepper steak, pepper tree, pepper-and-salt, pepper-box, pepper-pot, pepper-upper, pepperbox, pepperbush, peppercorn, peppercorn rent, peppered moth
Origin of pepper-upper
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