one-pump

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Meaning · English

To kill someone in one shot with a pump action shotgun.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The arrival of season 4 also saw the arrival of the much prophesied comets to coincide with the superhero theme, which ultimately meant just different skins to wear while a young child one-pumps you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “one-pump” mean?

To kill someone in one shot with a pump action shotgun.

Is “one-pump” formal or informal?

one-pump is generally slang.