Pep Talk

Pronunciation: /pɛp tɔk/

Definitions of pep talk

noun a talk intended to give someone confidence or enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 My coach gave me a pep talk before the game.

A2 I always feel more confident after receiving a pep talk from my boss.

B1 The team captain delivered a motivating pep talk to boost morale.

B2 The motivational speaker's pep talk inspired the audience to take action.

C1 The CEO's pep talk emphasized the importance of teamwork and dedication.

C2 The politician's pep talk rallied the crowd and ignited a sense of unity among supporters.

Examples of pep talk in a Sentence

formal The coach gave the team a pep talk before the championship game.

informal My friend gave me a pep talk before my job interview.

slang I gave myself a little pep talk in the mirror before going on stage.

figurative Sometimes a good book can serve as a pep talk for the soul.

Grammatical Forms of pep talk

• past tense: pep talked
• plural: pep talks
• comparative: more pep talk
• superlative: most pep talk
• present tense: pep talks
• future tense: will pep talk
• perfect tense: has pep talked
• continuous tense: is pep talking
• singular: pep talk
• positive degree: pep talk
• infinitive: to pep talk
• gerund: pep talking
• participle: pep talked

Origin and Evolution of pep talk

First Known Use: 1926 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'pep talk' originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a military context to boost morale and motivation, 'pep talk' has since evolved to refer to any speech or conversation intended to inspire or encourage someone.