zampar

Senses

1. 1.

   to stuff, to cram, to wolf down

   to eat greedily or quickly, or to push/shove something forcefully into a space

2. 2.

   to cram into, to shove

   to thrust or force something into a confined space

3. 3.

   to land (a blow or punch)

   to deliver forcefully (colloquial)

Examples

• "Se zamó toda la comida en cinco minutos."

  He wolfed down all the food in five minutes.

• "Zampó la ropa en la maleta sin doblarla."

  He crammed the clothes into the suitcase without folding them.

• "Le zampó un puñetazo sin previo aviso."

  He landed him a punch without warning.

Usage

Informal and colloquial register. Often conveys a sense of urgency, greed, or carelessness. Common in everyday speech, especially in Spain. Related to comerse or devorar but with a more emphatic, less refined tone.