pep
pronunciation
How to pronounce pep in British English:
UK [pep]
How to pronounce pep in American English:
US [pɛp]
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- Noun:
- liveliness and energy
Word Origin
- pep (n.)
- "vigor, energy," 1912, shortened form of pepper (n.), which was used in the figurative sense of "spirit, energy" from at least 1847. Pep rally is attested from 1945; pep talk from 1926. To pep (something) up is from 1925.
Example
- 1. Pepsico ( pep ) and conde nast are among the major companies that have already signed on with identified .
- 2. So , before your next meeting , give yourself a little pep talk . "
- 3. Perhaps cartoon characters can add pep to your workout .
- 4. We need lively music to pep up the party .
- 5. The coach gave them a pep talk .