crammed; cramming
Definition of cram
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to pack tight : jam
cram a suitcase with clothes a novel crammed with surprises
3
: to thrust in or as if in a rough or forceful manner
crammed the letters into his pocket
4
: to prepare hastily for an examination
cram the students for the test
1
: to eat greedily or to satiety : stuff
2
: to study a subject intensively especially for an imminent examination
cram
nounDefinition of cram (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a compressed multitude or crowd : crush
2
: last-minute study especially for an examination
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The first known use of cram was before the 12th century
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