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
  • Avoid very sugary drinks and alcohol, which can cause your body to lose more fluid, and be wary of extra-cold drinks that may cause stomach cramps.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Peterson had been hospitalized for full-body cramps months prior.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • When the medic suggested stitches, Green suggested piercing the bandage up with a stud — or throwing some Elmer’s glue on it.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
  • In the video, a medic advised him to visit a nearby urgent care clinic for stitches.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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