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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
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abbreviation for

  1. political and economic planning
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

pep

2

/ pɛp /

noun

  1. high spirits, energy, or vitality
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. trusually foll byup to liven by imbuing with new vigour
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pep1

First recorded in 1840–50; short for pepper
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pep1

C20: short for pepper
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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