PUMPING
/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of PUMPING
To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
"I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes."
(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."
To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.
"I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race."
The act by which something is pumped.
Examples of PUMPING in a Sentence
- "I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes."
- "He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres."
- "I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race."
Word Details
Is PUMPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PUMPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PUMPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for PUMPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | m | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PUMPING
45 words from the letters in PUMPING
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How to Use PUMPING in Word Games
PUMPING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PUMPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PUMPING to find 45 additional valid words.