charley horse

/ˌtʃɑrli ˈhɔrs/
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Other forms: charley horses

Definitions of charley horse
  1. noun
    a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise
    synonyms: charley-horse
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    type of:
    cramp, muscle spasm, spasm
    a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
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