pep talk



pep talk

A speech given to encourage others. The team was looking lethargic, but the coach gave them a pep talk at half time, and they came out with a lot of energy. I gave Michelle a pep talk because I knew she was nervous about starting her new job.
See also: pep, talk

pep talk

n. an informal speech of encouragement. The coach gave the team a good pep talk, but they lost anyway.
See also: pep, talk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nkechinyere-Western African, Igbo
Kawehi-Hawaiian
Zivit-Hebrew
Romainero-MEN (French), ro-MAYN (English)French, English
RÓZsaRO-zhawHungarian
Callisto (1)kahl-LEE-stoItalian