A team of people who perform organized chanting and cheering in support of a (school) sports team; specifically a squad of cheerleaders (also in extended use).
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Sigma Chi Quarterly.
Definition of pep squad in US English:
pep squad
noun
US informal
A team of people who perform organized chanting and cheering in support of a (school) sports team; specifically a squad of cheerleaders (also in extended use).
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Sigma Chi Quarterly.