Cricks

/krɪks/ noun

Definition

Plural of crick; multiple instances of sudden painful muscle strains or stiffness, often in the neck.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'crick,' formed by adding the standard English -s suffix. The singular 'crick' has uncertain origins but appears in English from at least the 16th century.

Kelly Says

Almost everyone has experienced the annoyance of a crick in their neck—it's so common that many languages have similar-sounding words for this specific, surprisingly painful problem.

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