sugar-rush
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˌrʌʃ/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A short period of extra energy or excitement after eating a lot of sugar. It often feels sudden and does not last long.
- The kids had a sugar-rush after the party cake.
- I feel a sugar-rush after two sodas.
- The sugar-rush faded in about an hour.
Adinary Nuance
A sugar-rush is not the same as simple energy or alertness. It suggests a quick burst from sugar, often followed by a crash or tired feeling. Writers choose it when they want to show that the energy is temporary and caused by sweet food or drink.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- Cơn hưng phấn vì đường
- Spanish
- Subidón de azúcar
- Chinese
- 糖分兴奋
- Japanese
- 砂糖のハイ
- Korean
- 설탕 흥분
Etymology
This modern compound joins sugar and rush. It became common in everyday English in the late 20th century, especially in talk about children and sweets.
Common phrases
a sugar-rush from sweetsthe sugar-rush wears offget a sugar-rush
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is sugar-rush the same as sugar high?
- Yes, they are very close. Sugar-rush is a more informal phrase.
- Is sugar-rush formal enough for academic writing?
- Usually no. In academic writing, use terms like energy spike or blood sugar change.
- Can I use sugar-rush for adults?
- Yes. It can describe adults or children.
- Does sugar-rush always sound negative?
- Not always. It can sound playful, but it often hints at a crash later.