charley-horse

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Noun charley-horse has 1 sense

charley horse, charley-horse - a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise
--₁ is a kind of spasm, cramp, muscle spasm

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Charley-Horse

Noun (popular sense):

A cramp or muscle stiffness, usually in the leg or foot, characterized by a sudden and painful contraction.

Sample Sentence: I had a terrible charley-horse in my calf while playing soccer.

Noun (local sense):

In southern regions of the United States, particularly in Louisiana, a charley-horse refers to a playful or mischievous person.

Sample Sentence: Watch out for that little charley-horse; he loves to play tricks on people.

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