Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense peps, present participle pepping, past tense, past participle pepped
uncountable noun
Pep is liveliness and energy.
[informal, old-fashioned]
Many say that, given a choice, they would opt for a holiday to put the pep back intheir lives.
Synonyms: energy, life, spirit, zip [informal] More Synonyms of pep
Phrasal verbs:
See pep up
pep in British English
(pɛp)
noun
1.
high spirits, energy, or vitality
verbWord forms: peps, pepping or pepped
2. (transitive; usually foll byup)
to liven by imbuing with new vigour
Word origin
C20: short for pepper
PEP in British English1
(pɛp)
noun acronym for
personal equity plan: a method of saving in the UK 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
PEP in British English2
abbreviation for
political and economic planning
pep in American English
(pɛp)
US, Informal
noun
1.
energy; vigor; liveliness; spirit
verb transitiveWord forms: pepped or ˈpepping
2.
to fill with pep; invigorate
with up
Word origin
< pepper
Examples of 'pep' in a sentence
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I give myself a pep talk in the mirror.
The Sun (2016)
I give myself a pep talk in the mirror.
The Sun (2016)
Another reason why pep pills are all the rage is because tiredness is so common.
The Sun (2010)
Despite all its flaws, the stimulus package should add some pep to the economy.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This is no positive, encouraging pep talk.
Christianity Today (2000)
Before their final, she read them a prayer and gave them a pep talk.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
At the very least, give yourself a pep talk.
Sally Gunnell, Kathryn Leigh BE YOUR BEST: How Anyone can become Fit, Healthy and Confident (2002)
It seems to have been an afterthought, probably added to pep up interest in an obscure composer.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The pep talk was leaked.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Then I would have to give him one of my pep talks.
John Fisher Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing (2006)
It wasn't all just pep talks, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I did my little pep talk, the game finished 0-0 and it was abysmal.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
pep
British English: pep NOUN
Pep is liveliness and energy.
Many say that, given a choice, they would opt for a holiday to put the pep back in their lives.
American English: pep
Brazilian Portuguese: pique
Chinese: 活力
European Spanish: energía
French: peps
German: Schwung
Italian: dinamismo
Japanese: 元気
Korean: 생기
European Portuguese: pique
Latin American Spanish: energía
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All related terms of 'pep'
pep up
If you try to pep something up , you try to make it more lively , more interesting , or stronger .
pep pill
a tablet containing a stimulant drug
pep rally
A pep rally at a school , college , or university is a gathering to support a football team or sports team.
pep talk
A pep talk is a speech which is intended to encourage someone to make more effort or feel more confident .
bed and PEP
(of a stock-exchange transaction ) complying with regulations for self-select PEPs , a shareholding being sold in the evening and bought back the next morning for the shareholder's own PEP
(noun)
Definition
high spirits, energy, or vitality
They need something to put the pep back in their lives.
Synonyms
energy
At 65 years old, her energy is wonderful.
life
The town itself was full of life and character.
spirit
They played with spirit.
zip (informal)
He gave the choreography his usual class and zip.
vitality
He fell in love with her for her vitality and sense of fun.
animation
They both spoke with animation.
vigour
He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.
He played with great vigour.
verve
He played with great style and verve.
high spirits
gusto
Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto.
welly (slang)
get-up-and-go (informal)
She's got more get-up-and-go than anyone I know.
brio
The performance was full of brio.
vivacity
She danced past, bubbling with vivacity.
liveliness
Some may enjoy the liveliness of such a restaurant.
vim
phrasal verb
See pep something or someone up
Additional synonyms
in the sense of animation
Definition
liveliness and enthusiasm
They both spoke with animation.
Synonyms
liveliness,
life,
action,
activity,
energy,
spirit,
passion,
enthusiasm,
excitement,
pep,
sparkle,
vitality,
vigour,
zeal,
verve,
zest,
fervour,
high spirits,
dynamism,
buoyancy,
elation,
exhilaration,
welly (slang),
gaiety,
ardour (old-fashioned),
vibrancy,
brio,
zing (informal),
vivacity,
ebullience,
briskness,
airiness,
sprightliness,
pizzazz or pizazz (informal)
in the sense of brio
The performance was full of brio.
Synonyms
energy,
spirit,
enthusiasm,
dash,
pep,
zip (informal),
animation,
vigour,
verve,
zest,
panache,
gusto,
get-up-and-go (informal),
élan,
vivacity,
liveliness,
welly (slang)
in the sense of get-up-and-go
Definition
energy or drive
She's got more get-up-and-go than anyone I know.
Synonyms
energy,
drive,
spirit,
life,
push (informal),
strength,
pep,
zip (informal),
vitality,
stamina,
vigour,
zeal,
verve,
zest,
welly (slang),
vivacity,
liveliness,
vim,
forcefulness
Nearby words of
pep
penurious
penury
people
pep
pep something or someone up
pepper
peppery
Related terms of
pep
pep something or someone up
Synonyms of 'pep'
pep
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of gusto
Definition
vigorous enjoyment
Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto.
Synonyms
relish,
enthusiasm,
appetite,
appreciation,
liking,
delight,
pleasure,
enjoyment,
savour,
zeal,
verve,
zest,
fervour,
exhilaration,
brio,
zing (informal)
in the sense of life
Definition
liveliness or high spirits
The town itself was full of life and character.
Synonyms
liveliness,
activity,
energy,
spirit,
go (informal),
pep,
sparkle,
vitality,
animation,
vigour,
verve,
zest,
high spirits,
get-up-and-go (informal),
oomph (informal),
brio,
vivacity
in the sense of liveliness
Some may enjoy the liveliness of such a restaurant.
Synonyms
energy,
activity,
spirit,
vitality,
animation,
dynamism,
gaiety,
brio,
quickness,
vivacity,
smartness,
briskness,
boisterousness,
sprightliness
in the sense of spirit
Definition
liveliness shown in what a person does
They played with spirit.
Synonyms
liveliness,
energy,
vigour,
life,
force,
fire,
resolution,
enterprise,
enthusiasm,
sparkle,
warmth,
animation,
zest,
mettle,
welly (slang),
ardour,
earnestness,
brio
in the sense of verve
Definition
great enthusiasm or liveliness
He played with great style and verve.
Synonyms
enthusiasm,
energy,
spirit,
life,
force,
punch (informal),
dash,
pep,
sparkle,
zip (informal),
vitality,
animation,
vigour,
zeal,
gusto,
welly (slang),
get-up-and-go (informal),
élan,
brio,
vivacity,
liveliness,
vim
in the sense of vigour
Definition
physical or mental energy
He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.He played with great vigour.
Synonyms
energy,
might,
force,
vitality,
power,
activity,
spirit,
strength,
snap (informal),
punch (informal),
dash,
pep,
zip (informal),
animation,
verve,
gusto,
dynamism,
welly (slang),
oomph (informal),
brio,
robustness,
liveliness,
vim,
forcefulness
in the sense of vitality
Definition
physical or mental energy
He fell in love with her for her vitality and sense of fun.