First Known Use: 1888
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charley horse
noun char·ley horse \ˈchär-lē-ˌhȯrs\
: a painful cramp in the front of the thigh
Full Definition of CHARLEY HORSE
: a muscular pain, cramping, or stiffness especially of the quadriceps that results from a strain or bruise
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Origin of CHARLEY HORSE
from Charley, nickname for Charles
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CHARLEY HORSE Defined for Kids
charley horse
noun char·ley horse \ˈchär-lē-ˌhȯrs\
Definition of CHARLEY HORSE for Kids
: a painful cramp in a muscle (as of the leg)
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charley horse
noun char·ley horse \ˈchär-lē-ˌhȯrs\
Medical Definition of CHARLEY HORSE
: a muscular pain, cramping, or stiffness especially of the quadriceps that results from a strain or bruise
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