pep up

verb

pepped up; pepping up; peps up
1
informal : to become more lively or active
The economy has started to pep up in recent months.
2
: to cause (someone or something) to become more lively or active
a company trying to pep up sales
The coach tried to pep the team up.

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“Pep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pep%20up. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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