No. 5,898 in Dutch
pep
Energy, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
In a sentence
Ik heb wat extra pep nodig om dit project af te maken.
I need some extra energy to finish this project.
In this context, 'pep' is used to describe a sense of additional energy or vigor needed to complete a task.
De coach gaf de spelers een peptalk voor de wedstrijd.
The coach gave the players a pep talk before the match.
Here, 'pep' is part of the compound 'peptalk', meaning an encouraging talk designed to increase one's motivation or enthusiasm.
Een kop sterke koffie kan je ochtend een beetje pep geven.
A cup of strong coffee can add a bit of energy to your morning.
In this sentence, 'pep' is used metaphorically to suggest an increase in energy or alertness brought about by a stimulant.
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