verb
- present participle of pump; forcing liquid or gas to move using a pump
- moving up and down repeatedly
- asking someone questions persistently
Usage: informal
adjective
- very exciting or energetic
Usage: informal
Examples
- The workers were pumping water out of the flooded basement.
- She was pumping her fist in celebration.
- The music was pumping through the speakers.
- He kept pumping me for information about the party.
- The crowd was pumping with excitement.
- They were pumping iron at the gym.
- The heart was pumping blood through his veins.