packing

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of putting things into bags or boxes
  • noun: the action or process of packing something
  • synonyms: trick, collusion, stuffing

Examples

  • A loss in tomorrow's game will 'send' them 'packing'. [=will eliminate them from the competition]

  • ('Brit') For mail-order purchases, add £2.50 to the price to cover 'postage and packing'.

  • She isn't 'packing in' her skis [=she is not giving up skiing] just yet.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Erica and Anton tell us that the pier was a mile and a half away from the train station? Probably 'cause they weren't anticipating you packing your entire wardrobe. Hey, look, there's Veronique. Wow, she sure didn't waste any time showing off her new boobs. - New boobs? (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond