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pep rally

noun [C]  /ˈpep ˌræl·i/

Definition

a gathering of people who want to show their support and enthusiasm, esp. for a sports team before a game
(Definition of pep rally noun from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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