English Explanatory Dictionary

pep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To inject with energy and enthusiasm.
noun
  1. Energy, high spirits.
noun
  1. Initialism of post-exposure prophylaxis.
  2. Initialism of personal equity plan (a former financial instrument).
  3. Initialism of politically exposed person.
  4. Initialism of phosphoenolpyruvate.
  5. Initialism of Python enhancement proposal.
name
  1. Initialism of Political and Economic Planning, a British policy think tank.

Pronunciation

/pɛp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pep.wav

Word forms

pep peps pepping pepped

Etymology

Abbreviation of pepper (“spice”).

Synonyms

energy high spirits vim

Derived words

pep up pepful pep in one's step pepless pep pill peppy pep rally pep squad pep talk DoxyPEP PEP syndrome
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