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

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

Kelly Merkner had a sweet pep talk with her granddaughter before the start of the Malden annual Labor Day Parade on Monday. —Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025

Thanks to Cole's motivating pep talk and Isaac's game-winning touchdown, the team pulls off a win and secures a spot in the playoffs. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pep talk

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk