Meanings
plural crammers
- One who crams or stuffs.
The pigeon crammers of Paris took mouthfuls of grain and water and spat it into the mouth of a pigeon.
1959, A.M.A. Archives of Pathology, volume 68 - A book used for accelerated study in preparation for an examination.
- A student who studies hard for an examination.
- A teacher who aids such a student.
- A school whose speciality is helping students to pass certain examinations.
- BritishdatedslangA liar.
Look here; do you mean to call me a crammer?
1894, Talbot Baines Reed, Tom, Dick, and Harry, page 107 - BritishdatedslangA lie.
I'm afraid he wouldn't mind telling crammers about it if he was questioned.
1939, Frank Richards, The Magnet: Loder Looks for Trouble
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crammer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crammer
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