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May 27, 2012
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pep•per-up•per



Pronunciation: (pep'ur-up'ur), [key]
—n. Informal.
1. something, as a food, beverage, or pill, that provides a quick but temporary period of energy and alertness.
2. something added to food to relieve blandness.
3. an experience that increases enthusiasm or zeal, as a pep talk. Also,pep'per up'per.

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