pep rally
noun
a meeting, especially of students before an interscholastic athletic contest, to stimulate group enthusiasm by rousing talks, songs, cheers, etc.
pep rallies
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pluralof pep rally.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Kenny is particularly outraged that they have pep rallies before state-testing days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
It’s the week of distractions for players and coaches, with interviews, banquets, pep rallies and constant phone calls seeking tickets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024
“With attendance not being where we want it to be, we have to go that extra step,” said Ashley Jackson, an SES who often leads the pep rallies.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
It also leads programs to recognize athletes with disabilities in the ways more traditional sports are celebrated, such holding as pep rallies or including results during morning announcements.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2021
There were “associate” meetings that served as pep rallies, complete with the Wal- Mart cheer: “Gimme a W,”’ etc.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
