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pep

 

[ pɛp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

energy, enthusiasm

Pep refers to lively energy or enthusiasm. It signifies a state of high spirits or vigor, often associated with increased motivation or excitement.

Synonyms

energy, enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, vigor

Examples of usage

  • She always brings a lot of pep to the team meetings.
  • After a good night's sleep, he woke up with a pep in his step.
  • The pep rally was designed to boost school spirit before the big game.
Context #2 | Verb

to energize

To pep means to enliven or invigorate something or someone. It often involves increasing the level of energy, motivation, or excitement.

Synonyms

energize, invigorate, revitalize, stimulate

Examples of usage

  • She decided to pep up her morning routine with some exercise.
  • The coach tried to pep the players up during halftime.
  • We need to pep up the presentation to keep the audience engaged.

Translations

Translations of the word "pep" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pimenta

🇮🇳 मसाला

🇩🇪 Pfeffer

🇮🇩 lada

🇺🇦 перець

🇵🇱 pieprz

🇯🇵 ペッパー

🇫🇷 poivre

🇪🇸 pimienta

🇹🇷 biber

🇰🇷 후추

🇸🇦 فلفل

🇨🇿 pepř

🇸🇰 korenie

🇨🇳 胡椒

🇸🇮 poprova

🇮🇸 pipar

🇰🇿 бұрыш

🇬🇪 მწვანე

🇦🇿 isti

🇲🇽 pimienta

Word origin

The word 'pep' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the Latin word 'pepere,' meaning 'to digest.' It was first used to refer to the lively spirit often associated with young people. The term evolved to encompass a broader meaning that included energy and enthusiasm. By the 1920s, 'pep' was widely used in American English to characterize both people and situations that were full of vitality. The popularity of terms like 'pep rally' in school sports further cemented the word's association with energy and enthusiasm, particularly in American culture. Over the years, 'pep' has continued to maintain its positive connotation and is often used in various contexts, from sports to everyday conversations about motivation and vigor.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,952, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.