pep
lively spirits or energy; vigor; animation.
pep up, to make or become spirited, vigorous, or lively; animate: We need something to pep up this party.
Origin of pep
1Other words from pep
- pepful, adjective
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How to use pep in a sentence
"We will continue the bark and linseed," murmured Dr. Parker Peps, as he bowed himself out.
Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography | George William Erskine RussellI—had better ask Doctor Peps if he'll have the goodness to step upstairs again perhaps.
Dombey and Son | Charles DickensHe said that it would be a satisfaction to him, if Doctor Parker Peps would walk upstairs again.
Dombey and Son | Charles DickensThis peps up the drinks in somewhat the same way as ale and beer are laced with pepper sauce in some parts.
The Complete Book of Cheese | Robert Carlton BrownYou remember that I expected to see my old and faithful dog, Peps.
Wagner as I Knew Him | Ferdinand Christian Wilhelm Praeger
British Dictionary definitions for pep (1 of 2)
/ (pɛp) /
high spirits, energy, or vitality
(tr usually foll by up) to liven by imbuing with new vigour
Origin of pep
1British Dictionary definitions for PEP (2 of 2)
/ (pɛp) /
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
political and economic planning
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