pumping

/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/

verb

1
To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
“I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes.”
2
(often followed by up) To fill with air.
“He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres.”
3
To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.
“I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race.”
4
To shake (a person's hand) vigorously.
5
To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning.
6
To use a pump to move liquid or gas.
“I've been pumping for over a minute but the water isn't coming through.”
7
To be going very well.
“Last night's party was really pumping.”
8
To kick, throw or hit the ball far and high.
9
To pass gas; to fart.
10
To pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them.
11
(British slang) To copulate.
12
To weightlift.

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