PUMPED

/pʌmpt/

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Definition

/pʌmpt/

verb

To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
“I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes.”
(often followed by up) To fill with air.
“He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres.”
To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.
“I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race.”
To shake (a person's hand) vigorously.
To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning.

adjective

Pumped up.
“I'm feeling pumped for the game on Friday.”
Wearing pumps (the type of shoe).
Very tired, especially when too fatigued to grip handholds well.
“I was so pumped by the end of the climb that I could barely hold onto the jugs.”