pickup
- noun
- /ˈpɪkʌp/
- Informal
- economic pickup
It's almost as if they're craving carbs to help give them a quick pickup.
- It's almost as if they're craving carbs to help give them a quick pickup.
Examples
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One last pickup, then you are free.
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I only got a pickup about 1:00.
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It's just an extra pickup, mate.
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So I'll drink tea and it just gives you like a nice pickup sometimes sets and the combining of sets.
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Both Arizona's Matt Scott and Oregon's Marcus Mariota gained more than 100 yards on the ground, and Stanford's Josh Nunes had 33 huge yards on three carries, including a crucial first down pickup in the fourth quarter.
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After a long workout, she enjoyed a refreshing pickup with a smoothie.
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He needed a quick pickup before the meeting to stay energized.
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A cup of coffee in the morning serves as a great pickup to start the day.
Synonyms
A drink or small activity that makes you feel more energetic when tired
An activity that gives you new energy and helps you relax
A quick increase in how active and awake you feel after food, drink or activity
A cold drink that makes you feel better when you are tired or hot
Something that gives a person new energy, like a short rest or a walk
Antonyms
Compounds
- Archaic
A small part in a record player that uses a crystal to make electric signals from the needle's movement
- Specialized
A movable arm on a record player that holds the needle and follows the grooves
- Archaic
An electronic tube in early television cameras that turns light into electrical signals
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Morphology
Etymology
Pickup: The word pickup for a small boost comes from pick up, meaning 'to make someone feel better' or 'to lift energy'. So a cup of tea can be a 'pickup' because it 'picks you up' and gives a short burst of energy.