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pep rally

American  

noun

  • pep rallies
    plural
  1. a meeting, especially of students before an interscholastic athletic contest, to stimulate group enthusiasm by rousing talks, songs, cheers, etc.


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Origin of pep rally

First recorded in 1920–25

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The last pep rally, where children blew red vuvuzelas.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Dancers bounced to the sound of BTS on an avenue in Mexico City, clapping and screaming at a pep rally kicking off a string of concerts by the South Korean superstars.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

Another Politico reporter, Daniella Diaz, posted on X that the meeting was “a pep rally so far.”

From Slate Nov. 15, 2024

The Angels threw a pep rally before the home opener, and some 3,000 fans gathered, wearing Trout jerseys of all sorts: home white, road gray, red, black, City Connect, throwback, All-Star and even hockey.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2024

I found it hard to believe she didn’t know my last name after I was the YouTube sensation of freshman year, spazzing out in the middle of the gym floor at the pep rally.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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