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Why do they call womens shoes a pumps? What makes them a pump?

Public Comments

1. Because they PUMP... YOU UP!!
2. pump2 (pŭmp) n. A woman's shoe that has medium or high heels and no fastenings. [Origin unknown.]
3. they pump you up between 3 to 5 inches taller! not to mention they make your legs look hot.
4. not all women's shoes are called pumps. see the definition above for the answer.