pep up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To refresh, enliven, or restore.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I need some coffee to pep me up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make stronger or more interesting.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “pep up” mean?
To refresh, enliven, or restore.
Is “pep up” formal or informal?
pep up is generally informal.
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