Cram in Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹæm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KRAM-in
kɹˈæm/ /ˈɪn
kram-IN
Definition
To fit as many things or activities as possible into a limited space or time, often with difficulty.
Usage & Nuances
Colloquial, often used for over-packed schedules ('cram in three meetings'), travel plans, or physical objects in a space ('cram in more people'). Not to be confused with 'cram for' (study hard quickly). Often used in negative or challenging contexts.
Spanish: meter - encajar (ajustar apretadamente) - atiborrarPortuguese (BR): enfiar - encaixar (apertado) - encher demaisPortuguese (PT): enfiar - encaixar (à pressa) - encher demaisChinese (Simplified): 塞进 - 挤进Chinese (Traditional): 塞進 - 擠進Hindi: ठूंसना (भीड़ में) - जगह बनानाArabic: حشر في - ضغط داخِلBengali: ভেতরে গুঁজে ঢোকানো - ঠেসে ঢোকানোRussian: втиснуть - впихнутьJapanese: 詰め込む - 押し込むVietnamese: nhét vào - chèn vàoKorean: 밀어 넣다 - 끼워 넣다Turkish: sıkıştırmak - tıkıştırmakUrdu: ٹھونسنا (میں داخل کرنا)Indonesian: memasukkan secara paksa - menyelipkan
Example Sentences
We tried to cram in as many sights as possible on our trip.
basic
Can we cram in one more person at the table?
basic
I managed to cram in lunch between meetings.
basic
There's no way we can cram in another appointment today.
natural
He always tries to cram in too much during the holidays.
natural
If we leave now, maybe we can cram in a quick coffee before the movie.
natural