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 Henrie gave all the young cast a much-appreciated pep talk, which really made an impact. —

Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 21 Oct. 2024 Read the full Aquarius Daily Horoscope Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Start the day with a personal pep talk. —

USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024 The dark lord Sauron, scourge of Middle-earth, is giving a pep talk to his army of orcs when he is betrayed and seemingly slain by one of his lieutenants. —

Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024 Private Party Prior to their entrance, there was a vignette where Amazing Red, Private Party’s trainer, gave them a great pep talk. —

Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pep talk

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