pep
/pɛp/
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Also seen as: peps · pepping · pepped
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
VerbRegister: informal
Examples
At least a couple of weeks since I last slept,
Kept takin' sleepers, but now I keep myself pepped.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Energy, high spirits.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pep” mean?
To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
Is “pep” formal or informal?
pep is generally informal.