pep in one's step en · NOUN
Etymology
Chosen for the rhyme; serendipitously, the word that happens to rhyme also allows for evocation of images of lively movement.
Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) A confident, happy, energetic or enthusiastic mood or manner.
Near-synonyms: pep, peppiness, spring in one's step, perkiness, spryness, get-up-and-go
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peps in one's step | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| peps in one's steps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
pep up · peppy · pick-me-up
Synonyms
perkiness · get-up-and-go · peppiness · spring in one's step · pep · spryness