caffeinate

American  

[kaf-uh-neyt] / ˈkæf əˌneɪt /

verb

Informal.

1. to supply (oneself or another person) with caffeine, usually in coffee or tea.

   You can caffeinate with authentic masala chai, or cool off your palate with an undeniably tasty mango lassi.

   As a reward for running and stretching, we caffeinate ourselves at one of the multitude of downtown coffee shops.

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Etymology

Origin of caffeinate

First recorded in 1985–90; caffein(e) ( def. ) + -ate ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The campaign focused on moms by highlighting that it's a great way to caffeinate and hydrate while driving kids around to soccer games and, oh yeah, it's dishwasher-safe.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

Trying to caffeinate a listless, lethargic economy is what the Autumn Statement is attempting to do.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

I was like go to sleep, wake up, caffeinate, get your kid to summer camp and then find out where we are.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023

But a latte is the most pleasant way to caffeinate!

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2022

You can find us roaming the streets of Los Feliz in the midmorning while I take a break from writing and caffeinate before my afternoon tutoring gigs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2022