affair vs pep rally

affair

noun
  • A party or social gathering, especially of a formal nature. 

  • An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle. 

  • An adulterous relationship (from affaire de cœur, affair of the heart). 

  • A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship. 

  • A romantic relationship with someone who is not one's regular partner (boyfriend, girlfriend). 

  • Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public. 

  • Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely. 

  • A material object (vaguely designated). 

pep rally

noun
  • A meeting or gathering for the purpose of instilling enthusiasm and motivation in attenders. 

  • An extracurricular school activity in which students gather to express support for the school sports team before a game. 

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