Caffeinate

Origin

caffeine + -ate.

Full definition of caffeinate

Verb

1. To add caffeine.
2. (slang) To drink caffeinated beverages in order to increase energy levels in the body, enhance physical or mental performance, or simply to wake up.2008, Caffeinate With Care: Small Shots Do a Brain Better Than Big Blasts, Mathew Honan, Wired, 04.21.08
3. (slang) To inject tension (usually into a situation) for the amusement of the instigator; to stir things up.
4. (slang) To provoke (as in a person) also for the amusement of the instigator.

Derived terms

• caffeinator

Coordinate terms

• hydrate