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pep talk

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pep talk

 
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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
A speech of exhortation, as to a team or staff, meant to instill enthusiasm or bolster morale.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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pep talk

  1. 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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