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cramped

[krampt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

affected with a cramp in a muscle or muscles.

cramped

[krampt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

confined or severely limited in space.
cramped closets.
1. (of handwriting) with characters written small and crowded together.
2. (of a style of writing) hard to understand; crabbed.

cramped

/ ��æ�� /

adjective

closed in; restricted
(esp of handwriting) small and irregular; difficult to read

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Other Word Forms

crampedness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cramped¹

First recorded in 1670–80; cramp ¹ + -ed ³

Origin of cramped²

First recorded in 1670–80; cramp ² + -ed ²

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Not to mention that Solkovits had to deal with cramped hallways and substandard classrooms.

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Authorities halted construction of the plant late last year after workers were found living in cramped accommodation with "minimum comfort and hygiene conditions", the MPT said.

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It feels very cramped, especially considering astronauts usually spend many months on board.

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The building is decrepit, with peeling paint, rusted pipes, and crumbling toilets in each cramped cell.

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"It was very cramped, it was not fit for purpose," she said.

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