pepper-upper
or pep·per up·per
[pep-er-uhp-er]
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.
Origin of pepper-upper
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