noun
pep
pehp
noun
1
Energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness.
"The coach gave the team a pep talk before the big match."
verb
1
To fill someone or something with energy and enthusiasm.
"A cup of coffee peppped him up before the early meeting."
How to Use Pep
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiveliness and energy — or to inject that energy into someone or something (usually "pep up").
Common pairings
pep talk
pep up
full of pep
Word Forms
pepped past tense, peps plural, peps singular
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Etymology
A shortening of "pepper," used figuratively for spirit or zest.