cramped
word · lemma: cramp
Definition
Describes a place or situation where there is not enough space for people or things, making it uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes physical spaces like rooms, cars, or areas. Often collocates with 'room', 'apartment', 'office', or 'conditions'. 'Cramped' suggests discomfort due to limited space, not just small size. Not formal, but not slang.
Spanish: apretado - estrecho - hacinadoPortuguese (BR): apertado - lotado - pequenoPortuguese (PT): apertado - lotado - pequenoChinese (Simplified): 狭窄的 - 拥挤的Chinese (Traditional): 狹窄的 - 擁擠的Hindi: भीड़भाड़ वाला - तंगArabic: ضيِّق - مكتظBengali: ভিড়াটে - ঠাসাঠাসিRussian: тесный - скученныйJapanese: 窮屈な - 狭い（きょうくつな - せまい）Vietnamese: chật chội - chật níchKorean: 비좁은 - 답답한Turkish: dar - sıkışıkUrdu: تنگ - بھرا ہواIndonesian: sempit - sesak
Example Sentences
The classroom is very cramped when all the students are inside.
basic
He lives in a cramped apartment with his family.
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The bus felt cramped because so many people were standing.
basic
It’s getting cramped in here—can we open a window or something?
natural
My office is so cramped that I can barely move my chair.
natural
We got cramped conditions on the flight, with barely any legroom.
natural