Meaning of pep in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pɛp/

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  1. Noun

    pep

    Etymology

    early 20th century: abbreviation of pepper

    Definitions

    1. liveliness and energy

    Examples

    • « this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep »

Famous quotes

  • « My friend and I sang an a cappella rendition of Extreme's 'More Than Words' at one of our football pep rallies in a desperate attempt to look cool. For a while, I wore pink Converse All Stars because I thought it made me seem daring and irreverent. »
    Ed Helms
  • « I told my doctor I get very tired when I go on a diet, so he gave me pep pills. Know what happened? I ate faster. »
    Joe E. Lewis
  • « I obviously take a lot of pride in what I do on the football field, because that has the ability to influence a lot of people. That puts smiles on people's faces. That gives people a pep in their step on Monday morning when they go back to work. »
    Drew Brees
  • « Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience. »
    Kin Hubbard

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