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
  • It has historically also been used for migraines, fatigue and stomach cramps.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • And finally, having ample levels of magnesium can keep calcium from building up inside your muscles, which may ward off cramps and tension.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • My son suffered a concussion, facial lacerations requiring stitches, and lost an adult tooth that will require years of dental work.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Join the hilarious hunt this Halloween season, where the only thing sharper than Dracula’s fangs are the gags that’ll leave you in stitches.
    Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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