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
Not exactly a pep talk, but comforting nevertheless.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Now an on-air analyst for the Giants on NBC Sports Bay Area, Pence — known as The Reverend thanks to his passionate pre-game pep talks — retired in 2021 and was an essential part of the franchise during their World Series run in 2012 and 2014.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
DeChambeau also delivered a pep talk Saturday night that captain Nathan Smith credited for energizing the team.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
While Ned is debating whether or not to reveal his feelings for reporter Mare Pritti (Chelsea Frei), Oscar decides to give him a pep talk with a message from his old boss.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Now an on-air analyst for the Giants on NBC Sports Bay Area, Pence — known as The Reverend thanks to his passionate pre-game pep talks — retired in 2021 and was an essential part of the franchise during their World Series run in 2012 and 2014.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
DeChambeau also delivered a pep talk Saturday night that captain Nathan Smith credited for energizing the team.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
While Ned is debating whether or not to reveal his feelings for reporter Mare Pritti (Chelsea Frei), Oscar decides to give him a pep talk with a message from his old boss.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pep talk
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“Pep talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pep%20talk. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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