Word of the day: Pumper Truck, Fire Engine
Pumper Truck, Fire Engine
/PUM-per truk, fyr EN-jin/ · n.
1. A specialized firefighting apparatus characterized by its robust water-pumping capabilities and an impressive bulk, typically adorned in vibrant hues, seen especially in its commanding presence when viewed astern.
2. colloq. A red behemoth that refuses to let narrow streets define its path, carrying with it the unspoken promise that any hydrant will submit to its will.
Etymology. From Old French pompe meaning 'pump' and Middle English truk denoting 'vehicle for carrying goods'. The combination implies something both functional and unapologetically grand.
That thiccc pumper truck rolled up, and the neighborhood hydrants immediately reconsidered their life choices.
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