English · Slang Historical

crammer

Preserved but no longer current.

Meaning · English

One skilled in rapidly preparing others for an examination. One in the habit of telling lies.

Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “crammer” mean?

One skilled in rapidly preparing others for an examination. One in the habit of telling lies.

Is “crammer” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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