pumped
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B2
/pʌmpt/
(pump)
fluid movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pumped' originates from the verb 'pump', which comes from Middle English 'pompe', derived from Old French 'pompe', meaning 'a device for raising water'.
Historical Evolution
'pompe' transformed into the English word 'pump', and eventually became the modern English word 'pumped' as a past tense and participle form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise or move liquid', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'being excited or enthusiastic'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41
