jam-packing

/ˈdʒæmˌpækɪŋ/

VERB

1. Filling or crowding a space completely

The act of filling a place, container, or area with people or things so tightly that little or no room remains.

1.1. Crowding places with people

Used when large numbers of people gather in a venue, building, or public space, filling it to capacity and leaving little room for movement.

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Examples

  • The event organizers were jam-packing the schedule with back-to-back performances.
  • Despite the rain, people were jam-packing the outdoor concert, determined to enjoy the music.
  • The conference room was jam-packing with participants eager to attend the keynote speeches.
  • The airport was jam-packing with travelers trying to catch flights during the busy holiday season.

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1.2. Stuffing and filling containers

Used when objects, materials, or supplies are pushed or packed tightly into a container or limited space until it is full or nearly overflowing.

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Examples

  • She was jam-packing all her clothes into a small suitcase before leaving.
  • The workers were jam-packing boxes into the storage compartment.
  • The organizers were jam-packing the schedule with activities and performances.

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1.3. Filling and saturating an area

Used when something spreads throughout an area or fills it extensively with people, objects, or other elements.

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  • draining
  • depleting
  • emptying
  • clearing
  • purging

Examples

  • The city streets were jam-packing with revelers celebrating the annual carnival.
  • The festival grounds were overflowing with visitors throughout the weekend.

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