pep
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4.8
- noun
- /pɛp/
- Informal
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energía
- After a good night's sleep, I woke up with a lot of pep and ready to tackle the day.
- a pep talk
- a pep rally
- a pep band
I just kind of have like a little extra like pep in my step being independent again, right.
- I just kind of have like a little extra like pep in my step being independent again, right.
- That's their kind of chemical version of a pep talk.
- I was trying to feel or act a little more excited, a little more pep in my step.
- Well, the idea is just, you know, why should there only be pep rallies for sporting events?
- My coach is not a pep talk person, you know, I mean, so you would just say, listen, remember to swing your arms, stay upright.
- You've still got a real good snap in a pep in your step and a snap in your in your jab.
- You still got a real good snapping, a pep in your staff and a snap in your in your jab.
Examples
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Put a little pep in your step.
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Yeah, I'll go put some pep in her step.
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I just kind of have like a little extra like pep in my step being independent again, right.
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I was trying to feel or act a little more excited, a little more pep in my step.
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You gotta put some pep in your step.
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Gee, thanks for the pep talk.
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And hopefully this functions as a kind of pep talk and, you know, what else could we say?
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I would say if we're talking about pure energy and pep in their stuff bounces, yeah.
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Boone gives them a locker-room pep talk before the first game.
Fiction book (2000) -
With some wind in my sails and some pep in my step, I can now turn my attention to the face, which is arguably the most important part of this painting.
Synonyms
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1.6
Lively excitement that makes people or work feel active
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7.9
Liveliness and energy in a person or action
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3.4
A feeling of energy and excitement that makes people active
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5.0
A feeling of lively energy and excitement
A happy, lively feeling that makes a place or person exciting
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Etymology
Pep probably comes from pepper, the spice that gives food a 'kick'. Think of that little kick as energy, and pep means the same lively, enthusiastic feeling.