pep

verb, noun — 2 senses

pep

verb

/pɛp/

Etymology Abbreviation of pepper (“spice”).

1

Informal To inject with energy and enthusiasm.

At least a couple of weeks since I last slept, Kept takin' sleepers, but now I keep myself pepped.1995, Faithless, “Insomnia”:

Derived terms: pep up

pep

noun

Etymology Abbreviation of pepper (“spice”).

1

Informal Energy, high spirits.

She was particularly pleased with the wine, which at not infrequent intervals she tasted. Beyond all doubt it promised to be of vintage quality. Clearly the long hot summer had put more than a little pep into the berries.1972, H. E. Bates, The Song of the Wren:

Synonyms: energy, high spirits, vim
Derived terms: pepful, pep in one's step, pepless, pep pill, peppy, pep rally, pep squad, pep talk

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