Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of pumped

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pumped

Pronunciation:/pʌmpt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).

    Example: I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes.

  2. (often followed by up) To fill with air.

    Example: He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres.

  3. To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.

    Example: I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race.

  4. To shake (a person's hand) vigorously.

    Synonyms:handshake

adjective

Definitions

  1. Pumped up.

    Example: I'm feeling pumped for the game on Friday.

  2. Wearing pumps (the type of shoe).

  3. Very tired, especially when too fatigued to grip handholds well.

    Example: I was so pumped by the end of the climb that I could barely hold onto the jugs.