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crampish en · ADJ

Etymology

From cramp + -ish.

Meanings

1. Somewhat crampy.
   • The Mesinger Cavalry Saddle is made like a horse saddle — it prevents you from slipping and avoids that crampish hold of the hands on the handle-bar. 1909, Motorcycle Illustrated, Volume 4:
   • She was feeling kind of crampish, so she went downstairs to lie down until dinner time. 1949, John Harold Johnson, Negro Digest, volume 8:
   • If you're feeling crampish, indulge in Indian food. 2000, Sharon Faelten, Women's Wisdom: 3,577 Tips, Facts & Advice Every Woman Must Know about Her Health and Lifestyle:

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