Meaning: the act of attempting to learn a large amount of information in a short period of time, especially for a test.
Example 1
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Jack and Jessica are classmates, and are in the classroom right now.
Jessica: You look stressed.
Jack: I am super stressed!!
Jessica: Why?
Jack: Jonas just told me that we have a test today in class!
Jessica: How come you didn’t know that?
Jack: I was sick this week so I have been absent for three days.
Jessica: Oh no!! What are you going to do?
Jack: I’ve been cramming for the testfor the past hour!
Example 2
Megan is talking to her sister, Ella, at home in the morning at the breakfast table.
Megan: What are you reading?
Ella: I’m trying to study for my test.
Megan: When is your test?
Ella: Today!!
Megan: Oh! Are you ready for it?
Ella: No, that’s why I’m cramming for it.
Megan: I hope you remember everything.
