pep talk

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

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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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Example sentences

Give yourself a pep talk-Psych yourself up by telling yourself how awesome you are and that you can get through your craving.

He gives himself pep talk and describes himself as a tiger and ninja.

First, a short pep talk about careers and experienced workers.

He is here this bright morning to give a pep talk, and the brains listen closely, for good reason.

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