pep talk
noun
: a usually brief, intense, and emotional talk designed to influence or encourage an audience
Examples of pep talk in a Sentence
The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game.
She needs a pep talk.
Recent Examples on the Web
The campaign even features a pre-party pep talk to a DM (host)line with Fineman.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Maui and Moana’s banter stays strong between moments of more serious themes such as a pep talk Maui gives Moana in a reversed situation from their first adventure.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
After his brief moment of consideration for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz swiftly moved on to a new venture: selling personalized videos (birthday wishes, pep talks, congratulations) on Cameo.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
The former congressman is offering personalized roasts, pep talks, or special occasion videos at the starting cost of $525.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Nov. 2024
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Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Maui and Moana’s banter stays strong between moments of more serious themes such as a pep talk Maui gives Moana in a reversed situation from their first adventure.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
After his brief moment of consideration for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz swiftly moved on to a new venture: selling personalized videos (birthday wishes, pep talks, congratulations) on Cameo.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
The former congressman is offering personalized roasts, pep talks, or special occasion videos at the starting cost of $525.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Pep talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pep%20talk. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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