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packs in

packs in is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 packs in

What is packs in the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Packs in is the third-person singular simple present indicative of pack in.

Words near packs in in the dictionary

  1. packs a sad
  2. packs a wallop
  3. packs away
  4. packs fudge
  5. packs heat
  6. packs in
  7. packs of cards
  8. packs of lies
  9. packs off
  10. packs on
  11. packs one's bags

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