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 Yankees piled on 13 runs in the third, following a rousing pep talk from Aaron Judge.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The person appreciates the pep talk.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Standing beside Jake at the altar is his close friend Bode, who offers a reassuring pep talk ahead of the ceremony.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The episode takes it even further, first with Hughie giving Kimiko a pep talk about how Frenchie saw her as more than just a weapon, then with Frenchie appearing in an actual vision.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The person appreciates the pep talk.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Standing beside Jake at the altar is his close friend Bode, who offers a reassuring pep talk ahead of the ceremony.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The episode takes it even further, first with Hughie giving Kimiko a pep talk about how Frenchie saw her as more than just a weapon, then with Frenchie appearing in an actual vision.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2026
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 3 Jun. 2026.
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