pep up

verb — 2 senses

pep up

verb
1

Informal To refresh, enliven, or restore.

Of a person or other living thing

  • I need some coffee to pep me up.
  • Watering my houseplants really pepped them up.
2

Informal, Of content To make stronger or more interesting.

  • We're looking for ideas to pep up the new ad campaign.
Related terms
pep, pep in one's step, peppiness, peppy, pick-me-up

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