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Definition
To be filled to capacity, to the absolute limit, or to win a maximum payment in mahjong.
- filled to capacity; packed with people; overflowing
- figurativeto the highest degree; off the charts; extreme
- technicalto win a mahjong hand with a special pattern, earning the maximum payout
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How it's used
Originally derived from Cantonese opera where a temporary bamboo shed would literally burst from the weight of too many spectators. It now functions as a versatile adjective to describe any venue or event that has reached maximum capacity. It carries a sense of overwhelming popularity or extreme busyness.
Examples
Tonight's concert is completely packed.
The restaurant is so crowded, let's go somewhere else.
Related words
Common phrases
every show is sold out
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being busy or crowded, as it specifically implies that the venue has reached its absolute limit and cannot accommodate any more people.
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Grammar guides
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