1. characterized by or causing cramps; tending to produce muscle spasms or sharp pains
Usage: informal; commonly used in medical or fitness contexts

Examples

• After the long run, her legs felt crampy and sore.
• The crampy sensation in his stomach made it hard to concentrate.
• She took a warm bath to ease the crampy muscles in her back.
• Dehydration can make your legs feel crampy during exercise.
• The crampy pain subsided after she stretched for a few minutes.