pep

[ pep ]

noun

1. lively spirits or energy; vigor; animation.

verb phrase

1. to make or become spirited, vigorous, or lively; animate:

   We need something to pep up this party.

PEP

¹

/ pɛp /

acronym for

1. personal equity plan: a method of saving in the U.K. with certain tax advantages, in which investments up to a fixed annual value can be purchased: replaced by the ISA in 1999 but arrangements for existing PEPs remain unchanged

abbreviation for

1. political and economic planning

pep

²

/ pɛp /

noun

1. high spirits, energy, or vitality

verb

1. trusually foll byup to liven by imbuing with new vigour

Other Words From

• pepful adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pep¹

First recorded in 1840–50; short for pepper

Word History and Origins

Origin of pep¹

C20: short for pepper

Related Words

• gusto
• starch
• verve