English · Phrasal verb Attested

pepper up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To increase in energy; to excite (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tăng năng lượng; kích thích

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To add pepper (black pepper or chilis) to (food); to spice up (food).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thêm ớt hoặc gia vị vào món ăn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “pepper up” mean?

To increase in energy; to excite (someone).

Is “pepper up” formal or informal?

pepper up is generally slang.