charley horses

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
  • Electrolyte imbalances may cause fatigue, muscle cramps, weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
    Brandi Jones, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Mild symptoms may include muscle cramps and headache, while more severe consequences can include disturbances to your heart rhythm or even death, Barron said.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In a viral TikTok video, a cat owner tries to speak to her feline in his own language, and his reaction has the internet in stitches.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Rams’ offense had stalled as Nacua was evaluated for a concussion, all while receiving stitches for the gash on his forehead.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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