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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The strike rocked the Ecuadorians, whose stingy defense had been their hallmark throughout qualifying for this World Cup, and La Tri gathered together for a pep talk as Azteca boomed around them.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Shaking every hand and wishing each member safety and luck, the pair gave a rousing pep talk.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
The fix is not a pep talk campaign or a values poster in the break room.
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Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Green called Scott that night to give him a pep talk.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Shaking every hand and wishing each member safety and luck, the pair gave a rousing pep talk.
—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
The fix is not a pep talk campaign or a values poster in the break room.
—
Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Green called Scott that night to give him a pep talk.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 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 4 Jul. 2026.
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