pep in one's step
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
a lively and energetic gait
Literally: lively energy in one's walk
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
After getting the job, she had a noticeable pep in her step.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “pep in one's step” mean?
a lively and energetic gait Literally: lively energy in one's walk
Is “pep in one's step” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.