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packed on

packed on is the simple past and past participle of pack on.

Meaning of pack on

Verb

pack on (third-person singular simple present packs on, present participle packing on, simple past and past participle packed on)

  1. (informal, transitive) To add (fat, muscle, etc.) so as to increase mass or bulk.
    • Most strength coaches agree that to gain an inch on your arms, you have to pack on at least 10 pounds of body mass.2006, Joel Marion, Men's Fitness, Dec/Jan, p. 102

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What is packed on the simple past and past participle of?
Packed on is the simple past and past participle of pack on.

Words near packed on in the dictionary

  1. packed lunch
  2. packed lunches
  3. packed meal
  4. packed meals
  5. packed off
  6. packed on
  7. packed one's bags
  8. packed out
  9. packed shit
  10. packed to the gills
  11. packed to the rafters

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