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

Example Sentences

Only later do you notice that the desperation beneath their pep.

From Washington Post

The front motors are the same in both cars, but the back motor on the RS has more horsepowerto give it extra pep.

From Popular-Science

By hosting a pep talk or a Q&A session on LinkedIn stories, you can show the people that make up your brand.

From Search Engine Watch

So the Haars started going to the Starbucks on the way to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, ahead of each chemo appointment, hoping to see Aldrete for a pep talk.

From Washington Post

Mike Pence, who led a pep talk for campaign staffers over the weekend to announce the partly virtual Operation MAGA, is also focused on the debate, with a rally in suburban Phoenix planned for the morning after.

From Washington Post

Thankfully, Aquaman is there to save the situation and give her a pep talk, while she clutches a teddy bear.

From The Daily Beast

He knew I was in a deep depression, dark moods, and he would spend time with me, trying to give me pep talks.

From The Daily Beast

Crazy Eyes sits down with her and gives her a pep talk and a hug.

From The Daily Beast

The sun beat down as the procession halted behind the parking lot for Pep Boys, a repair garage.

From The Daily Beast

Until Miley Cyrus twerks again or Dennis Rodman visits another country in the Axis of Evil or Rick Flair gives another pep talk.

From The Daily Beast

You'll feel the real pep shooting up and down your old backbone.

From Project Gutenberg

They were in a mood for silliness anyhow, Peggy said, for they were on their way to the auditorium for a pep meeting.

From Project Gutenberg

Pep expects a treat when he gets up here, she said, and Baldy likes this tall grass, he doesnt have to stoop so low to get it.

From Project Gutenberg

I have placed copies of "Pep" in their hands and watched courage, faith, cheer and serenity come to them.

From Project Gutenberg

They will enable you to gain pep and efficiency; they will give you a new lease on life and make life more worth living.

From Project Gutenberg

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