peps

Meanings

1. 1nounpluralinformal

   The plural of 'pep', meaning energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.

   Grammar: Used as a plural noun; the singular is 'pep'. It often appears in phrases like 'full of peps' or 'give someone peps'.

   Patterns

   • full of peps
   • give someone peps
   • a lot of peps

   The team was full of peps before the big game.

   She gave a short speech to give everyone some peps.

   After a good night's sleep, he had plenty of peps for the day.

2. 2nounpluralinformal

   Informal talks or speeches intended to encourage or energize people.

   Grammar: Used as a plural noun, often in the phrase 'pep talks'. It refers to multiple instances of encouragement.

   Patterns

   • pep talks
   • give peps
   • a series of peps

   The coach gave the players a few peps before the match.

   Her peps at the meeting helped the team feel motivated.

   He is known for his short peps that lift everyone's spirits.

Word forms

Common combinations

full of peps

The children were full of peps after the party.

give someone peps

A good breakfast can give you peps for the morning.

a lot of peps

There was a lot of peps in the room before the announcement.

pep talk

The manager gave a pep talk to the sales team.

Synonyms and how they differ

energy

Energy is a more general word for the power to be active; peps is informal and often means lively enthusiasm.

enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is a stronger, more formal word for intense interest; peps is casual and often used in the plural.

vitality

Vitality is a formal word for physical strength and energy; peps is informal and often about mental spirit.

Opposites

Word family

pep noun

The singular form, meaning energy or enthusiasm.

peppy adjective

Full of energy or enthusiasm; lively.

pep talk noun

A short speech to encourage someone.

Commonly confused: peps or peppers?

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