Meaning of Berocca | Babel Free

Definitions

A vitamin-rich effervescent drink tablet, or a fruity drink made by dissolving one or more of these tablets in water, used for its supposed health effects or as a folk remedy for hangover or tiredness.

Examples

“The wake-up call came, right on time, a simple electronic message saying, "This is your wake-up call." A quick shower, a Berocca, and I was out the door. Brian and I went to the solicitors' office and ran over the case again.”

“He is holding a glass with a Berocca in it. The song fades under.”

“Steadying herself at the kitchen sink , she fizzed a Berocca and washed down a couple of paracodeine for good measure, hoping she wouldn't throw up the lot in the next few minutes.”

“So I thaw a piece of frozen cheesecake for dinner — one of the advantages of living alone — then fizz a Berocca in a tall glass to make up for it. I'll have to explain myself to Bev when she comes tomorrow.”

“I've had six Beroccas and it's only just gone ten on a Monday morning and I'm buzzing like a bee on heat—if there is such a thing. I've got to decide what I'm wearing for the New York trip. Okay, it's in a week's time so why am I sweating now?”

“She emerges looking quite tired and with two Beroccas in her hand. She sees I'm awake and she signals me to come over. She pours us each a glass of water, but the Beroccas both go in hers.”

““The hangover is going to hit after I take a nap, I can already feel it.” “Take two aspirin and drink two whole glasses of water before you sleep,” Tina said. “That's the American remedy. I'll give you a Berocca before you sleep—that's the British […]”

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