pep
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Liveliness and energy.
Pronunciation
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pehpIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɛp
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Definition
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noun
informal
Liveliness and energy
“This tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep.”
informal
Energy, high spirits.
medicine
A form of prevention, usually medication, taken after exposure (or probable exposure) to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure; especially, as against HIV.
verb
informaltransitive
To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “This tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep.”noun
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Climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe.
Round sweet pepper.
Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers.
A sweet pepper that becomes red when ripe.
Small Brazilian evergreen resinous tree or shrub having dark green leaflets and white flowers followed by bright red fruit.
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