pep rally

noun
1.
a meeting, especially of students before an interscholastic athletic contest, to stimulate group enthusiasm by rousing talks, songs, cheers, etc.
Origin
1920-25
Examples from the web for pep rally
  • Fires used for recreational or ceremonial purposes such as school pep rally fires or the celebration of scout activities.
  • However, what was supposed to be a somber event resembles something closer to a college pep rally.
  • Other big events include the homecoming football game, pep rally and dance, which all take place in the fall.
  • Today they'll participate in a parade in the morning and a pep rally in the afternoon.
  • The school stopped hosting a pep rally before the homecoming game because fights would erupt.
Slang definitions & phrases for pep rally

pep rally

noun phrase

A meeting where the participants are stimulated to some activity, harder effort, etc: Ceausescu's pep rally becomes a revolution