# pulse-pounding

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈpʌls ˈpaʊndɪŋ/

## Definitions
1. That increases the heartbeat rate, especially as a result of excitement or fear.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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