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.

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Before people went to their respective areas, Nina Johnson, the count’s assistant coordinator, gave a pep talk. —

Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025 And then the reporters as well need sleep, need pep talks, need help. —

Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025 Even newish presenter Alison Hammond, who has found her footing as the sunny circle to veteran Noel Fielding’s offbeat line, turned personal a moment, delivering a pep talk about positive thinking to keep pediatric nurse Georgie Grasso from quitting the semifinal. —

Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 Palin offers happy birthday messages, pep talks, roasts and advice. —

Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pep talk