Crammed: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to something filled with more than it can easily hold. It often has a negative connotation indicating discomfort or lack of space.

• The bus was crammed with passengers during rush hour
• Her schedule is crammed with meetings and deadlines

Generally informal, used when filling something with items, often haphazardly or quickly. It can also refer casually to personal belongings or unspecified objects.

• He stuffed his clothes into the backpack and rushed out
• There's still a lot of stuff in the garage that needs organizing

Typically used when fitting something into a very tight space, often implying effort or difficulty. It can also refer to physically pressing something to reduce its size or extract liquid.

• Can we squeeze one more chair at the table? She squeezed fresh orange juice for breakfast

This word is often used to describe when someone stuffs food into their mouth quickly and forcefully, packing it in.

• He crammed the sandwich into his mouth before the meeting started

Use this word when someone is eating something with intense enthusiasm and thoroughness, often implying that they enjoy the food very much.

• She devoured the chocolate cake as soon as it was placed in front of her

This word is typically used to describe eating quickly and greedily, sometimes implying messiness.

• The kids gobbled up their Halloween candy before bedtime

This word is used for describing eating food very rapidly and with great hunger, often in a slightly aggressive manner.

• After the long hike, he wolfed down his dinner and asked for seconds