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.
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After Daniel's tough-love pep talk helped Johnny triumph over Sensei Wolf (Lewis Tan) in the tournament final, the former rivals moved into a new phase of their relationship as karate collaborators — with Cobra Kai students also learning the art of defense at Miyagi-Do.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
On Friday, workers riding a cherry-picker removed the signage outside of U.S. AID at the precise spot where Schatz had delivered his pep talk.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
At the end of Thiago’s pep talk, Nunez put his arm around the Brazilian and kissed him on the forehead.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Known for giving motivational pep talks to young rappers, and the Internet in general, through his social media platforms and his Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast with his cousin Gillie, the Philly native wrote a lengthy caption addressing the two Dipset members.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
On Friday, workers riding a cherry-picker removed the signage outside of U.S. AID at the precise spot where Schatz had delivered his pep talk.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
At the end of Thiago’s pep talk, Nunez put his arm around the Brazilian and kissed him on the forehead.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Known for giving motivational pep talks to young rappers, and the Internet in general, through his social media platforms and his Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast with his cousin Gillie, the Philly native wrote a lengthy caption addressing the two Dipset members.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Pep talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pep%20talk. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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