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单词 pepper-upper
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Definition of pepper-upper in English:

pepper-upper

noun ˌpɛpəˈrʌpə
US informal
  • A person who or thing which imparts liveliness or vigour; a stimulant, a tonic.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in The Zanesville Signal. From pep + -er + -upper, after to pep up.

 
 

Definition of pepper-upper in US English:

pepper-upper

nounˌpɛpəˈrʌpə
US informal
  • A person who or thing which imparts liveliness or vigour; a stimulant, a tonic.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in The Zanesville Signal. From pep + -er + -upper, after to pep up.

 
 
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