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noun

a vigorous, emotional talk, as to a person or group, intended to arouse enthusiasm, increase determination to succeed, etc.: The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game.

Origin:
1920–25

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pep talk

—n
	informal an enthusiastic talk designed to increase confidence, production, cooperation, etc

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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pep talk definition

n.
an informal speech of encouragement. : The coach gave the team a good pep talk, but they lost anyway.

Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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