pump priming pumpp·ri·ming uncommon noun 1. spending money raised by borrowing; used by governments to stimulate their economy Synonymsdeficit spendingcompensatory spendingpump priming 2. introducing water into a pump to improve the seal and start the water flowing Synonymspump priming Related words Broader terms carespending WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.
