Meaning & Definition of Crick in English
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Crick
A painful stiffness in the neck or back.
Pronunciation:
/krɪk/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
cricksDetailed Definitions
Definition: A painful muscle spasm, especially in the neck.
Example Sentence: After sleeping in an awkward position, I woke up with a crick in my neck.
Definition: A twist or turn in a muscle or joint.
Example Sentence: He felt a crick in his back while lifting the heavy box.
Etymology
Origin: Uncertain; possibly imitative of the sound made by the injury.
Synonyms
spasmstrainstiffnessache
Common Phrases and Expressions
- crick in the neck: A painful stiffness in the neck.
- to have a crick: To experience a painful spasm or stiffness.
Translations
- Spanish: contractura
- French: contracture
- German: Verspannung
- Russian: спазм
Related Words
- spasm: A sudden involuntary muscular contraction.
- strain: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching.
Slang Meanings of crick
Meaning: To crack or stretch a part of the body.
Example Sentence: I cricked my back after bending over too quickly.
Meaning: To experience discomfort from poor posture.
Example Sentence: After sitting for hours, I always crick my neck.