pep : Idioms & Phrases


pep pill

  • noun a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
    upper; amphetamine; speed.
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pep rally

  • noun a rally (especially of students) before a game
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pep talk

  • noun a speech of exhortation attempting to instill enthusiasm and determination in a team or staff
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pep up

  • verb spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
    urge; inspire; exhort; barrack; cheer; urge on; root on.
    • The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
  • verb make more interesting or lively
    ginger up; juice up; jazz up.
    • juice up a party
    • pep up your paper
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