energy boost

Sudden surge of vitality

An energy boost is a surge of vitality or alertness, typically from caffeine, sugar, exercise, or rest.

The term appears in marketing for drinks, supplements, and snacks promising quick invigoration: I need an energy boost to get through the afternoon.

The boost may be genuine or perceived, lasting minutes to hours.

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get pumped · bananas · glucose · protein shake · second wind · quick fix · alertness · antioxidants · vitamins · supplement · pick-me-up · workout · cold shower · fresh air · adrenaline · dark chocolate · power nap · matcha

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Opposites
vitality level

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Abrupt vitality loss

exhaustion · fatigue · tiredness · lethargy · weariness

effect on alertness

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Drug promoting calm

tranquilizer · depressant · sleeping pill · downer · soporific

temporal energy pattern

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Abrupt vitality loss

crash · slump · comedown · sugar crash · caffeine crash

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G