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cramping

KRAM-pihng

Cramping (noun) means Painful muscle tightening, especially in the stomach or legs. Example: “She experienced cramping in the days before her period.”

noun
1
Painful muscle tightening, especially in the stomach or legs.
"She experienced cramping in the days before her period."

How to use cramping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe experience of muscles tightening painfully.

Common pairings
stomach cramping muscle cramping

Word forms

crampings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cramping” mean?

The word “cramping” means painful muscle tightening, especially in the stomach or legs. In plain terms, the experience of muscles tightening painfully.

How do you pronounce “cramping”?

“Cramping” is pronounced KRAM-pihng (/ˈkɹæmpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cramping” in a sentence?

Here is “cramping” used in a sentence: “She experienced cramping in the days before her period.”

What part of speech is “cramping”?

“Cramping” is a noun.

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