Pep (en. Pep)

/pɛp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Physical energy or enthusiasm.
The boy had a lot of pep and wouldn’t stop running.
El niño tenía mucho pep y no paraba de correr.
Vitality in a person or thing.
The music gave pep to the party.
La música le daba pep a la fiesta.

Etymology

From English 'pep', which means 'energy' or 'vitality'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give pep to something
To increase the energy or pace of something.
darle pep a algo
to not have pep
To feel tired or discouraged.
no tener pep
to be full of pep
To be full of energy.
estar lleno de pep

Related Words

dynamic
Having energy or movement.
dinámico
enthusiasm
A state of mind in which intense joy is felt.
entusiasmo
liveliness
The quality of being lively and animated.
vivacidad

Slang Meanings

Energetic.
That person is very pep, they are always active.
Esa persona es muy pep, siempre está activa.
Fun.
The show was pep, everyone laughed a lot.
El show fue pep, todos se rieron mucho.