Cramp

1cramp pronunciation: function: noun etymology: middle english crampe, from anglo-french, of germanic origin; akin to middle dutch crampe; akin to old high german krampf bentdate: 14th century 1 : a painful involuntary spasmodic contraction of a muscle2 : a temporary paralysis of muscles from overuse — compare writer's cramp3 a : sharp abdominal pain —usually used in plural b : persistent and often intense though dull lower abdominal pain associated with dysmenorrhea —usually used in plural— crampy adjective