cram
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Information hastily memorized.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
a cram from an examination
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A lie; a falsehood.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “cram” mean?
Information hastily memorized.
Is “cram” formal or informal?
cram is generally dated, slang.
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