Meaning of the word "charley horse" in English

What does "charley horse" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

charley horse

US /ˈtʃɑːr.li ˌhɔːrs/
UK /ˈtʃɑː.li ˌhɔːs/

Noun

a painful cramp in a muscle, especially in the thigh or calf, typically caused by strain or injury

Example:
After the long run, he got a severe charley horse in his calf.
The soccer player had to leave the game due to a painful charley horse.