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Definitions

charley horse

[chahr-lee] / ˈtʃɑr li /
NOUN
cramp
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ache constipation contraction convulsion pain stiffness twinge
STRONG
circumscription confinement crick hindrance impediment kink obstruction pang restriction stitch stricture
WEAK
shooting pain
Antonyms
STRONGEST
comfort ease health
STRONG
aid assistance freedom help promotion support
NOUN
crick
Synonyms
STRONG
ache convulsion cramp jarring kink pain stitch twinge wrench
Antonyms
STRONG
comfort health
NOUN
kink
Synonyms
STRONG
cramp crick knot pain pang pinch stab stitch tweak twinge
WEAK
muscle spasm
Antonyms
WEAK
easiness line normalcy simplicity

Example Sentences

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Once she yells about her charley horse what might have been a saucy turn degrades into an awkward limb pile because that is Miranda's avocation.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2023

Jackson had a charley horse that forced him to miss Friday’s stadium practice, so this game is the first time Jackson will appear in a game setting for Washington.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021

While that might work for a charley horse, it doesn’t enable you to be the best partner to your significant other, and it doesn’t enable you to stay around as long for your children.”

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2017

I had a pretty bad charley horse yesterday, and I wasn't even sure I was going to play.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2010

Otto caught a charley horse from standing in one spot with the fake camera and had to hop on one leg.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles