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Definition of pepsi

pepsi

/ˈpɛpsi/
Pep · si
Plural:Pepsis
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• noun

1

(usually capitalized, trademark) A popular brand of sweet, carbonated cola soft drink manufactured by PepsiCo, or a single serving, bottle, or can of this beverage.

Example

"She ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza and an ice-cold Pepsi from the counter."

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peppily
peppiness
peppy
pepsi
peptic
per
perc

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1898 by American pharmacist Caleb Bradham as 'Pepsi-Cola' (originally sold in 1893 as 'Brad's Drink'), the name was derived from 'dyspepsia' (indigestion) or the digestive enzyme 'pepsin', reflecting its early marketing as a tonic to relieve stomach distress.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pepsi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pepsi
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