charley horse

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Once she yells about her charley horse what might have been a saucy turn degrades into an awkward limb pile because that is Miranda's avocation.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2023

So she does, she really does, but a charley horse, and the general discomfort she can’t overcome, stops her.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023

Jackson had a charley horse that forced him to miss Friday’s stadium practice, so this game is the first time Jackson will appear in a game setting for Washington.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021

"So it's just kind of like a stiff charley horse right now, but it'll be all right."

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2012

It’ll give me a charley horse, but at least it may have saved this guy from getting a broken rib.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman