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packing in

packing in is the present participle and gerund of pack in.

Meaning of pack in

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic, transitive) To give up, to quit.
    • Goodbye, old sleepyhead / I'm packing you in like I said / Take care of everything / I'm leaving my wedding ring1947, Willard Robison, “Don't Smoke in Bed”, performed by Peggy Lee
  2. (idiomatic) To include (especially of a large amount).
    • Though co-star Keanu Reeves considered this new trip unnecessary, the "Speed 2" crew has packed in lots of references from the original.1997 June 13, “MOVIE REVIEW Speed 2: Cruise Control”, in Los Angeles Times
  3. (mountain climbing) To transport to base camp, especially by backpack.

Questions about packing in

What is packing in the present participle and gerund of?
Packing in is the present participle and gerund of pack in.

Words near packing in in the dictionary

  1. packing case
  2. packing cases
  3. packing for Perth
  4. packing fudge
  5. packing heat
  6. packing in
  7. packing needle
  8. packing needles
  9. packing noodle
  10. packing noodles
  11. packing off

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