adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Characterised by cramp.

   "The patient reported a crampy ache."

2. 2
   Cramped; offering little room to move.

Example

More examples

"Is your stomach pain dull, sharp, crampy, or something else?"

Etymology

From cramp + -y.

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