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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pumping

/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does pumping mean?

verb, noun

The action of pumping something, or a machine that does this. A sudden increase in something, especially in price or activity.

Example

"The fire engine began pumping water onto the burning building."

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