Affected by or having developed a crick; experiencing a sudden painful stiffness or muscle strain.
Past tense and past participle of 'crick,' formed by adding '-ed' to the verb. 'Crick' as a verb means to suddenly strain a muscle, particularly in the neck or back.
When someone says 'I've cricked my neck,' they're describing that awful moment when you turn your head slightly and suddenly experience sharp, debilitating pain—it's an instantly recognizable experience!
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