pep
word
/ˈpɛp/
pep
/pˈɛp/
pep
Definition
Pep means energy and enthusiasm, especially in someone's attitude or actions. If someone has pep, they act lively and energetic.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; often used in phrases like 'full of pep', 'pep talk' (encouraging speech), 'pep up' (to make more lively). 'Pep' is less formal than 'energy' or 'enthusiasm'.
Spanish: energía - ánimoPortuguese (BR): energia - ânimoPortuguese (PT): energia - ânimoChinese (Simplified): 活力 - 精神Chinese (Traditional): 活力 - 精神Hindi: उत्साह - उमंगArabic: حيوية - نشاطBengali: উৎসাহ - প্রাণRussian: энергия - бодростьJapanese: 元気 - 活気Vietnamese: nhiệt huyết - sự hăng háiKorean: 활기 - 생기Turkish: enerji - canlılıkUrdu: توانائی - جوشIndonesian: semangat - energi
Example Sentences
The coach gave us a pep talk before the game.
basic
Drinking orange juice gives me pep.
basic
I need to pep up before my big presentation.
natural
She’s really lost her pep lately.
natural
That music’s got a lot of pep to it!
natural
She always has a lot of pep in the morning.
basic