pep talk

noun

1. a vigorous, emotional talk, as to a person or group, intended to arouse enthusiasm, increase determination to succeed, etc..

   The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game.

pep talk

noun

1. informal,  an enthusiastic talk designed to increase confidence, production, cooperation, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of pep talk¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

A slinky, smoky dancefloor filler, it finds Crookes giving herself a pep talk as she prepares to plunge back into the dating world.

From BBC

“Make no mistake,” he said, recounting a pep talk he had with his students.

From Los Angeles Times

The pep talk had no impact as Romero landed a combination to head and body in the 11th.

From BBC

Part of the postseason pep talk is rooted in the disregard others had for his players coming out of high school.

From Los Angeles Times

However, on the day the Dodgers’ Dave Roberts delivered his pep talk to the Palisades High baseball team, the school newspaper was not there to cover it.

From Los Angeles Times