pep

[pep]

pep Definition

• 1. energy and enthusiasm
• 2. vigor or liveliness

Using pep: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pep" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She needs a little pep in her step to get through the day.

• Example

  The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game.

• Example

  I drank some coffee to give me a little pep.

• Example

  The music gave the party some extra pep.

pep Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pep

• energy
• vitality
• enthusiasm
• animation
• spirit

Antonyms for pep

• lethargy
• apathy

Idioms Using pep

• pep up

  to make someone or something more lively or energetic

  Example

  I need to pep up this party with some decorations and music.

• lose one's pep

  to become less lively or energetic

  Example

  After a long day at work, I tend to lose my pep.

• put some pep in one's step

  to give someone energy or enthusiasm

  Example

  The good news put some pep in his step for the rest of the day.

Phrases with pep

• pep rally

  a gathering of people, especially students, to promote school spirit and enthusiasm

  Example

  The school held a pep rally before the big game.

• pep band

  a group of musicians who play at sporting events to provide energy and enthusiasm

  Example

  The pep band played during halftime at the basketball game.

• pep squad

  a group of cheerleaders or dancers who perform at sporting events to promote school spirit and enthusiasm

  Example

  She joined the pep squad to show her school spirit.

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Summary: pep in Brief

The term 'pep' [pep] refers to energy and enthusiasm, often used in the context of motivation or liveliness. It can be applied to people, events, or things, as in 'The music gave the party some extra pep.' 'Pep' is also used in phrases like 'pep rally,' which promotes school spirit, and idioms like 'pep up,' meaning to make something more lively or energetic.