pep : Idioms & Phrases
pep pill
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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
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noun a rally (especially of students) before a game
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pep talk
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noun a speech of exhortation attempting to instill enthusiasm and determination in a team or staff
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pep up
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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
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verb make more interesting or lively
ginger up; juice up; jazz up.
- juice up a party
- pep up your paper