charley horses

Definition of charley horsesnext
plural of charley horse
as in cramps
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle had to stop and rest because of a charley horse in his leg

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Noun
  • Peterson was able to play 34 minutes, suffering no cramps during the contest.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Because warm water helps move waste products more easily, Harisadee says that drinking warm water can help with abdominal pain, such as period cramps, bloating, and any other forms of discomfort.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Each pair of Hiut jeans has a Made in Wales badge sewn inside, and Kate made the last stitches for the label inside a pair of Hack-style jeans for her husband, Prince William, 43.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Boquete’s medical clinics are well suited for routine appointments, minor injuries, basic emergency care, stitches, and other non-complex medical needs.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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