pep — energy, vigor, or liveliness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: energy, vigor, or liveliness
Pronunciation (IPA): /pep/
Korean meaning: 활력, 기운, 생기
Korean pronunciation: **펩**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has more pep than teenagers half her age.
- The cheerleaders' pep rally turned the sleepy crowd into roaring fans.
- He lost all his pep after finding out his favorite pizza place closed down.
pep
NOUN//pep//
energy, vigor, or liveliness
a cheerleader jumps high into the air with arms raised and a huge smile on her face. Her ponytail bounces as she lands energetically with perfect form and infectious enthusiasm. The other cheerleaders around her immediately mirror her energy and start jumping with equal excitement. Their synchronized movements create a wave of dynamic motion across the entire gym floor. The coach claps enthusiastically from the sidelines as the team's energy fills the entire space. energy, vigor, and liveliness spreading through the group
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From American slang in the early 1900s, shortened from 'pepper.' The word captures the spicy, stimulating quality of pepper that energizes and adds liveliness.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother has more pep than teenagers half her age.”
“The cheerleaders' pep rally turned the sleepy crowd into roaring fans.”
“He lost all his pep after finding out his favorite pizza place closed down.”
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