Warmer-upper
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 An act of warming up (preparing for an activity).
"The cadence exercises which follow are “warmer-uppers.” They are especially planned to prime your heart, muscles, and circulatory system for a step-up in activity. Gradually, easily, they get your body set for the big job ahead."
- 2 A drink that warms one up.
"I seldom drink brandy as brandy, but I have two favorite warmer-uppers for bitter weather, and was making them both for guests last week when school vacation sehedules^([sic]) permitted us a few extra days in the country."
- 3 A worn item that warms one up.
"Warmer-Uppers for Nippy Nights—UNIVERSAL Pajamas[…]UNIVERSAL Pajamas are real “warmer-uppers” that make ideal gifts."
Example
More examples"The cadence exercises which follow are “warmer-uppers.” They are especially planned to prime your heart, muscles, and circulatory system for a step-up in activity. Gradually, easily, they get your body set for the big job ahead."
Etymology
From the phrase warm up with -er applied.
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