pep
1 of 2noun
ˈpep 
: brisk energy or initiative and high spirits
pep
2 of 2verb
pepped; pepping
transitive verb
: to inject pep into
pep him up
Synonyms
Noun
- beans
- bounce
- brio
- dash
- drive
- dynamism
- energy
- esprit
- gas
- get-up-and-go
- ginger
- go
- gusto
- hardihood
- juice
- life
- moxie
- oomph
- punch
- sap
- snap
- starch
- verve
- vigor
- vim
- vinegar
- vitality
- zing
- zip
Verb
- amp (up)
- animate
- brace
- energize
- enliven
- fillip
- fire
- ginger (up)
- invigorate
- jazz (up)
- juice up
- jump-start
- liven (up)
- quicken
- spike
- stimulate
- vitalize
- vivify
- zip (up)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun The young teacher was full of pep. the students always display considerably more pep during the weeks immediately prior to the holidays
Recent Examples on the Web
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 Following the pep talks, Illinois’ offensive drives resulted as follows: turnover on downs, interception, made field goal, fumble. Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2022 Gillpatrick doesn’t have to rely on just his pep talks for Saturday. Eamonn Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 There’s been too much work, time, pep talks, practices, invested into Tua Tagovailoa to reverse course now. Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel, 27 July 2022 Give yourself pep talks, but don’t be afraid to seek out help. Johnny Nash, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Kids launch free hotline to share pep talks, pieces of advice Need a little encouragement? Catherine Garcia, The Week, 10 Mar. 2022 As the loss sank in, fans gave each other pep talks. Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2022 Jonathan’s own pep-talk to Will later was also great. Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2022 Chapman used products including vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, a hydrating booster and pep 8 serum to combat air travel dehydration. Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 9 June 2022 Women can choose between a skirt or pants, while the men's uniforms pep up Alitalia's navy suits with big gold buttons. Julia Buckley, CNN, 1 June 2022 This one from Versace is sure to pep up any outfit with its graphic Greek key motif in vivid red and blue. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2021 These are the kind of questions whose answers can pep up your dinner table/car ride conversations and, at the same time, lay the groundwork for launching your child on the path towards financial success. Chris Carosa, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 This beautiful and easy-to-grow plant will pep up your garden and your fermentation process. Karen Wytmans, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2021 Then, in 2017, trade recovered strongly as China’s government sought to pep up domestic growth. The Economist, 10 Oct. 2019 Hardy fresh herbs, such as parsley and rosemary, can pep up any pantry meal, as can garlic and lemon juice or zest. Jessica Battliana, SFChronicle.com, 18 Mar. 2020 See More
Noun
However, others of us played it way, way too many times in our college pep band. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 Following the pep talks, Illinois’ offensive drives resulted as follows: turnover on downs, interception, made field goal, fumble. Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2022 Gillpatrick doesn’t have to rely on just his pep talks for Saturday. Eamonn Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 There’s been too much work, time, pep talks, practices, invested into Tua Tagovailoa to reverse course now. Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel, 27 July 2022 Give yourself pep talks, but don’t be afraid to seek out help. Johnny Nash, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Kids launch free hotline to share pep talks, pieces of advice Need a little encouragement? Catherine Garcia, The Week, 10 Mar. 2022 As the loss sank in, fans gave each other pep talks. Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2022 Jonathan’s own pep-talk to Will later was also great. Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Verb
Mullins remembers pep rallies around campus to try to change that. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2022 Chapman used products including vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, a hydrating booster and pep 8 serum to combat air travel dehydration. Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 9 June 2022 Women can choose between a skirt or pants, while the men's uniforms pep up Alitalia's navy suits with big gold buttons. Julia Buckley, CNN, 1 June 2022 This one from Versace is sure to pep up any outfit with its graphic Greek key motif in vivid red and blue. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2021 These are the kind of questions whose answers can pep up your dinner table/car ride conversations and, at the same time, lay the groundwork for launching your child on the path towards financial success. Chris Carosa, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 This beautiful and easy-to-grow plant will pep up your garden and your fermentation process. Karen Wytmans, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2021 Then, in 2017, trade recovered strongly as China’s government sought to pep up domestic growth. The Economist, 10 Oct. 2019 Hardy fresh herbs, such as parsley and rosemary, can pep up any pantry meal, as can garlic and lemon juice or zest. Jessica Battliana, SFChronicle.com, 18 Mar. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
short for pepper
First Known Use
Noun
1908, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1912, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pep
Kids Definition
pep 1 of 2
noun
ˈpep
: brisk energy or liveliness Being full of pep, he ran to school.
pep
2 of 2verb
pepped; pepping
: to make more lively or energetic
Cool weather peps us up.
Medical Definition
PEP
abbreviation
phosphoenolpyruvate
pep
noun
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind the students always display considerably more pep during the weeks immediately prior to the holidays Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- vigor
- energy
- juice
- oomph
- gas
- verve
- life
- gusto
- stamina
- zing
- dash
- spirit
- drive
- strength
- bounce
- punch
- dynamism
- vitality
- brio
- vim
- moxie
- zip
- zeal
- power
- ginger
- get-up-and-go
- go
- muscle
- vinegar
- beans
- starch
- esprit
- hardihood
- sap
- spunk
- snap
- vivacity
- briskness
- passion
- spunkiness
- sprightliness
- jauntiness
- liveliness
- vibrance
- spiritedness
- vibrancy
- vivaciousness
- fervor
- fitness
- élan
- fire
- animation
- snappiness
- ardor
- soundness
- might
- potency
- mettle
- health
- metal
- brawniness
- virility
- animal spirits
- huskiness
- main
- puissance
- wellness
- hardiness
- sturdiness
- healthiness
- verdure
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lethargy
- sluggishness
- listlessness
- laziness
- tenderness
- indolence
- weakness
- softness
- torpidity
- impotence
- feebleness
- exhaustion
- debility
- impotency
- debilitation
- powerlessness
- enfeeblement
- infirmity
- faintness
- frailty
- delicacy
- disablement
- prostration
- slightness
- inanition
- enervation
- puniness
- frailness