Pep definition

pĕp
pepped pepping peps
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To bring energy or liveliness to; invigorate.

The good news pepped him up.

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Energy and high spirits; vim.
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Energy; vigor; liveliness; spirit.
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To fill with pep; invigorate.
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To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
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Energy, high spirits.
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Noun

Singular:
pep
Plural:
peps

Origin of pep

  • Short for pepper

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Abbreviation of pepper (“spice”)

    From Wiktionary

Pep Sentence Examples

  • Is this supposed to be a pep talk?

  • Entertained by her pep talk with the flowers, Deidre reached her towering apartment building a short time later and paused to collect the mail.

  • You're about as effective at pep talks as Rhyn.

  • Gabe turned towards Rhyn, in sore need of a pep talk as only his best friend could provide.

  • Some employers will not mind what color your hair is if your job location is not visible to clients or guests, or a funky hair color might be allowed to show school spirit at a dance or pep rally.

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