pump (someone or something) full of (something)

idiom

: to fill (someone or something) with (something) by using a pump
They pumped the balloon full of helium.
often used figuratively
She was pumped full of antibiotics/caffeine.
He pulled out a gun and threatened to pump them full of bullets/lead.

Dictionary Entries Near pump (someone or something) full of (something)

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pump (someone or something) full of (something)

pump up

Cite this Entry

“Pump (someone or something) full of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pump%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20full%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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