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charlie horse Definition and Meaning in English (charlie horse definition)

noun
Synonyms:muscle crampspasm
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Charlie horse definition: A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle.

Definitions of Charlie horse

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle.

Example Sentences

casual

“I got a charlie horse in my calf while swimming.”

formal

“Nighttime charlie horses can be very painful.”

Synonyms

muscle crampspasm

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Charlie horse definition: A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle.
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