occasionalboost

noun

UK /əˈkeɪʒənəl buːst/

US /əˈkeɪʒənəl buːst/

A little extra help that happens only once in a while.

The teacher gave us an occasional boost by letting us play a fun game before the test.

SYNONYMS

occasional lift sporadic help now-and-then push infrequent pick-me-up

RELATED WORDS

boost encouragement support motivation lift

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small increase in power that comes and goes.

The old car got an occasional boost when it went downhill.

3. A rare bit of extra energy or confidence.

A kind word from his coach gave him an occasional boost during practice.

4. A temporary improvement that does not last long.

The sale gave the shop an occasional boost on weekends only.