ARM PUMP Definition & Meaning

arm pump

[ ahrm puhmp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

a disorder of the forearm and hand caused by repetitive stress, such as that experienced by motorcycle and motocross racers, and characterized by swelling, pain, and numbness due to restricted blood flow.

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First recorded in 1980–85

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As dancers move their hands in fluid and sharp ways around their heads and bodies, a story is created out of each hand flick and arm pump.

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He does a little boo-yah arm pump.

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“Yes!” says Dad with a mighty arm pump.

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Grace gave a triumphant arm pump.

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“Yes!” said Jake, doing a triumphant arm pump.

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