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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Meanwhile, Jey Uso also received a pep talk from Cody Rhodes.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Before that final session began, Boutros himself made a rare appearance before the grand jury and gave a pep talk about their constitutional duties, according to an unusual report released by Boutros’ office last week.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Inside, Hruskova presided over chats with sisterly energy, dispensing reassurance, pep talks, and relationship tips.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Gibbard hides from rain, opts for Irish goodbyes, and resorts to giving himself pep talks to drag himself out of bed.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Before that final session began, Boutros himself made a rare appearance before the grand jury and gave a pep talk about their constitutional duties, according to an unusual report released by Boutros’ office last week.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Inside, Hruskova presided over chats with sisterly energy, dispensing reassurance, pep talks, and relationship tips.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Gibbard hides from rain, opts for Irish goodbyes, and resorts to giving himself pep talks to drag himself out of bed.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026
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“Pep talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pep%20talk. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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