pep talk

noun

: a usually brief, intense, and emotional talk designed to influence or encourage an audience

Examples of pep talk in a Sentence

The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game. She needs a pep talk.

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

With that, they’re equipped with the energy and focus to dispense their own pep talks again. —

Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024 The Yankees Have To Channel The 2004 Red Sox The Yankees aren’t going to get Dave Roberts to give them a pep talk, but in a case of incredible irony, the Bronx Bombers have to channel the 2004 Boston Red Sox in the ALCS. —

Maury Brown, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Harris appeared as Rudolph's mirror image, giving each other a lighthearted pep talk and poking fun at Trump's recent rally speeches. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 The two mirrored each other in a pre-election pep talk of sorts, which included jokes about key battleground states. —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pep talk