n. Energy and high spirits; vim: "The duchess is full of pep, that particularly American word that expresses precisely her energy and gaiety" (Suzy Menkes). tr.v. pepped, pep·ping, peps To bring energy or liveliness to; invigorate: The good news pepped him up. [Short for PEPPER.] |
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