PEP TALK Definition & Meaning

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pep talk

noun

a vigorous, emotional talk, as to a person or group, intended to arouse enthusiasm, increase determination to succeed, etc.:
The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game.

pep talk

noun

informal.
an enthusiastic talk designed to increase confidence, production, cooperation, etc

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Origin of pep talk¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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Part of the postseason pep talk is rooted in the disregard others had for his players coming out of high school.

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However, on the day the Dodgers’ Dave Roberts delivered his pep talk to the Palisades High baseball team, the school newspaper was not there to cover it.

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A few hours later, presumably after a short nap and perhaps a long talk with her maker, “The Rachel Maddow Show” returned with its host's standard strong coffee blend of history, sermonizing and pep talk.

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This season, Aikman spoke to Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams on a video call and gave him something of a pep talk.

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During a staff holiday party at her official residence before Christmas, Harris recounted election night and how she delivered a pep talk to her family as the results became clear.

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