First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1cram
verb \ˈkram\
: to fill (something) so that there is no room for anything else : to fill (something) completely
: to push or force (someone or something) into a space that is tight or crowded
: to push or force yourself into a space that is tight or crowded
crammedcram·ming
Full Definition of CRAM
transitive verb
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>
intransitive verb
1
: to eat greedily or to satiety : stuff
2
: to study a subject intensively especially for an imminent examination
— cram·mer noun
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Origin of CRAM
Middle English crammen, from Old English crammian; akin to Old Norse kremja to squeeze
Related to CRAM
2cram
noun
: a quick period of study in order to learn a lot of information quickly for a test, exam, etc.
Full Definition of CRAM
1
: a compressed multitude or crowd : crush
2
: last-minute study especially for an examination
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First Known Use of CRAM
1810
Cram
biographical name \ˈkram\
Definition of CRAM
Donald James 1919–2001 Am. chem.
Cram
biographical name
Definition of CRAM
Ralph Adams 1863–1942 Am. architect & author
CRAM Defined for Kids
cram
verb \ˈkram\
crammedcram·ming
Definition of CRAM for Kids
1
: to stuff or pack tightly <… oh, the joy of being able to cram large pieces of something sweet … into one's mouth! — Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory>
2
: to fill full <I crammed my suitcase with clothes.>
3
: to study hard just before a test
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