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pumped-up

pumped-up

5 5.6
Being very excited and full of energy
  • adjective
  • /pʌmpt ʌp/
  • Informal
: animado
  • They look all pumped up and ready.
  • get pumped-up

All right, guys, I'm pumped up, ladies, I'm pumped up.

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Examples

  • All things considered, if you don't appear pumped up about your goods, why would the buyer?

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  • The team was pumped up for the match after their coach's inspiring speech.

  • I love getting pumped up.

  • I am in sales and have to be pumped up, so I act excited and positive.

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  • I feel so pumped up about my future because I know exactly what I will become.

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  • When I first tried to get myself pumped up for this run, I told myself I was in for a treat.

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  • Yeah, I'm pumped up about it.

  • We have great energy in the locker room, and we stay pumped up.

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  • So I'm so, so pumped up to get our Disney on.

  • You're trying to, you know, you're so pumped up and excited to go on this adventure.

Synonyms

excited
vspumped-up
∞ 1.0

Feeling very happy and eager about something

is similar but highlights high-energy arousal from anticipation
psyched
vspumped-up
  • Informal
77 7.7

Very excited and eager about something

is equally eager but emphasizes energized motivation from anticipation
pumped
vspumped-up
  • Informal
61 6.9

Very excited and full of energy about something

is similar but emphasizes excitement from anticipation or adrenaline
stoked
vspumped-up
  • Slang
47 7.9

Feeling very excited about something good or fun

is similar but stresses motivation driven by anticipation or adrenaline
giddy
vspumped-up
36 3.0

Very happy and excited to the point of feeling dizzy

is energetic as well but more about motivation than light happiness
wired
vspumped-up
  • Informal
34 6.3

Being very nervous and full of extra energy

is energized but more focused on upbeat enthusiasm than tension
hyped
vspumped-up
  • Slang
28 5.5

Very excited about something, often before it happens

is excited too but more tied to bodily arousal and motivation
pumped up
vspumped-up
  • Informal
24 5.1

Very excited and full of energy because something good is about to happen

matches the same energized state described by the key concept
jazzed
vspumped-up
  • Informal
16 7.4

Feeling very excited about something

is comparable but more explicitly linked to adrenaline or anticipation
full of energy
vspumped-up
16 2.1

Being very active and excited to do things

is similar but more specifically tied to adrenaline and anticipation
stimulated
vspumped-up
9 3.7

Feeling excited and interested after hearing or seeing something

is energized too but stresses internal anticipation and motivation
aroused
vspumped-up
8 5.6

Feeling excited in a strong emotional or physical way

is excited too but focuses more on positive energized motivation
uplifted
vspumped-up
7 3.9

Feeling happy and proud because something made you feel better

is more about energized excitement from adrenaline and anticipation
gassed
vspumped-up
  • Australian
7 9.6

Being very excited and pleased about good news or an event

is more about high-energy motivation rather than casual pleasure
juiced
vspumped-up
  • Slang
6 8.6

Very energetic and excited, often before an event

is likewise energetic but stresses motivation linked to anticipation
keyed up
vspumped-up
5 6.9

Feeling nervous and excited, ready to start

is excited too but focuses more on general energized enthusiasm
stirred up
vspumped-up
5 4.4

Feeling very upset or excited and restless

is excited too but is more controlled and motivated by anticipation
psyched up
vspumped-up
  • Informal
5 7.5

Ready and excited to do something important

is excited too but focuses more on readiness than pure arousal
hyped about
vspumped-up
  • Slang
4 7.9

Excited and eager about something new, like a game or event

is similarly excited but stresses high energy from anticipation
jazzed up
vspumped-up
  • Informal
3 7.5

Feeling excited and full of energy about something

is similar but stresses strong physical arousal from anticipation
hyped for
vspumped-up
  • Slang
2 6.8

Very excited about something that will happen

is excited too but more about internal adrenaline and drive
adrenalized
vspumped-up
  • Informal
1 7.0

Filled with a sudden rush of excitement and energy

is the general energized excitement often from anticipation rather than only adrenaline
1 4.7

Full of lively energy because people feel excited

is similar but highlights physical adrenaline and strong motivation
totes excited
vspumped-up
  • Slang
1 9.9

Feeling very happy and eager about something

is equally strong but more tied to physical arousal and drive
ginormously excited
vspumped-up
  • Informal
7.2

Feeling very happy and eager about something that will happen

is similar but emphasizes energized motivation linked to anticipation
in a hyp mood
vspumped-up
  • Neologism
9.9

Feeling very energetic and excited

is similar but centers on anticipation and adrenaline as causes
positutely energized
vspumped-up
  • Informal
9.3

Feeling very happy and full of energy

is similar but stresses motivation tied to anticipation or adrenaline

Antonyms

24 6.8

Not showing much interest or energy

8 4.4

Not feeling interest or energy to do something

How Excited

ecstatic
61 4.5
thrilled
383 2.3
pumped-up
  • Informal
5 5.6
excited
∞ 1.0
interested
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

pumped-up positive

Morphology

pumped-up = pump up (transparent) = pump + up + ed

Formed from the phrasal verb 'pump up' with the regular past-participle suffix '-ed'; the adjectival meaning 'excited/energized' follows directly from the verb.

Etymology

Pumped-up comes from the image of a pump that fills a tire or ball with air. So, to be pumped-up is to be like something 'filled' with energy and excitement, ready to move.