action-packed
|ac-tion-packed|
B2
/ˈækʃən pækt/
full of excitement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'action-packed' originates from English, combining 'action' meaning 'the fact or process of doing something' and 'packed' meaning 'filled with'.
Historical Evolution
'action' and 'packed' were combined in modern English to describe something filled with activity or excitement.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'filled with action or activity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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