Uncomfortably small or restricted in space. The apartment was so cramped that there was barely enough room to move around.
Lacking sufficient space or freedom; confined. The cramped conditions in the office made it difficult for employees to work efficiently.
Written in a small, tight, and difficult-to-read style. His cramped handwriting was almost impossible to decipher.
Experiencing or affected by a sudden, painful tightening of a muscle; suffering from cramps. After swimming in the cold ocean, his calves felt cramped and sore.