Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charley-horse
Noun
/ˈtʃɑrli hɔrs/
Definition
A charley horse refers to a sudden, involuntary muscle spasm, typically occurring in the legs, causing pain and discomfort.
Examples
- After running for a long distance, I experienced a charley horse in my calf.
- She woke up in the middle of the night due to a severe charley horse.
- The athlete had to pause his training because of a charley horse in his thigh.
Meaning
A painful, muscle cramp in the leg that often occurs during exercise or at night.
Synonyms
- muscle cramp
- leg cramp
- muscle spasm
