CRAMMER

crammer

(noun) a textbook designed for cramming

crammer

(noun) a special school where students are crammed

crammer

(noun) a teacher who is paid to cram students for examinations

crammer

(noun) a student who crams

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

crammer (plural crammers)

One who crams or stuffs.

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.

(dated, British slang) A liar.

(dated, British slang) A lie.

Source: Wiktionary


Cram"mer (krm"mr), n.

Definition: One who crams; esp., one who prepares a pupil hastily for an exxamination, or a pupil who is thus prepared. Dickens.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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