Cram

/kræm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of cramming.

His last-minute cram was not sufficient to pass the test.

verb

To stuff or pack tightly into a particular space.

He crammed all his clothes into the suitcase to make sure everything fit.

To learn a lot of information in a short amount of time, especially before an exam.

She stayed up all night to cram for her final exams.

To fill something to capacity.

The students crammed the auditorium for the special event.

Middle English 'crammen' meaning 'to press closely together'.

cram for an exam

to study intensively in a short period of time for an upcoming test.

cram into

to force into a space that seems too small.

cram down

to suppress or force something down, often emotions or reactions.

stuff

to fill a space tightly with items.

pack

to arrange items in a container for storage or transport.

jamming

to cause something to become stuck and unable to move.

To force information into one's memory quickly.

I was cramming all night for the big test tomorrow.

To consume food quickly or in large amounts.

He was cramming hot dogs at the picnic.