adj
pumped
puhmpt
adj
1
Very excited or enthusiastic.
"The fans were pumped before the final whistle."
2
Having muscles temporarily swollen and tight from exercise.
"His arms felt pumped after the weights session."
How to Use Pumped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExcited and full of energy, or muscles swollen from a workout.
When to use it
Informal — common in spoken English and fitness contexts.
Common pairings
pumped up
feeling pumped
Word Forms
more pumped comparative, most pumped superlative
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