HyperDic: pumped

English > 1 sense of the word pumped:
ADJECTIVEallpumped, pumped-up, pumped up, wiredtense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
pumped > pronunciation
Soundspah'mpt
Rhymeshumped
English > pumped: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningtense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline.
Examples
  • "we were really pumped up for the race"
  • "he was so pumped he couldn't sleep"
Synonymspumped-up, pumped up, wired
BroadertenseIn or of a state of physical or nervous tension
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression

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