Meaning Of The Word Charley horse

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charley horse
People sometimes refer to a cramp in the muscles of their leg or arm as a charley horse.

charley horse in American English
a cramp or soreness in a muscle, specif. of the thigh, caused by strain
noun: a painful, involuntary cramp of an arm or leg muscle resulting from excessive muscular strain or a blow

charley horse in British English
noun: muscle stiffness or cramp following strenuous athletic exercise

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