caffeinate
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To drink caffeinated beverages in order to increase one's energy or wakefulness or to enhance physical or mental performance.
Register: slang
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To inject tension into (a situation, etc.) for one's own amusement; to stir things up.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To provoke (a person) for one's own amusement.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “caffeinate” mean?
To drink caffeinated beverages in order to increase one's energy or wakefulness or to enhance physical or mental performance.
Is “caffeinate” formal or informal?
caffeinate is generally slang.