Crick
noun
A sudden pain in the neck or back.
I got a crick in my neck from sleeping in a strange position.
Often appears as...
- crick in the neck
- crick in the back
verb
To injure the neck or back.
I cricked my neck while trying to lift that heavy box.
Often appears as...
- crick one's neck
- crick one's back
noun
A small stream or creek.
We followed the crick upstream to find its source.
Often appears as...
- up the crick
- down the crick
noun
A sudden pain in the neck or back.
I got a crick in my neck from sleeping in a strange position.
Often appears as...
- crick in the neck
- crick in the back
verb
To injure the neck or back.
I cricked my neck while trying to lift that heavy box.
Often appears as...
- crick one's neck
- crick one's back
noun
A small stream or creek.
We followed the crick upstream to find its source.
Often appears as...
- up the crick
- down the crick
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Discomfort
The term 'crick' implies a sharp and abrupt pain, not a chronic condition.
After looking down at my phone too long, I got a crick in my neck.
Pro Tip 2/3Short Duration
A 'crick' usually goes away on its own or with minimal treatment.
Stretching helped remove the crick in my back quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution with Movements
Used when narrating events that caused accidental quick pains due to movements.
She turned her head too fast and got a crick in her neck.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Discomfort
The term 'crick' implies a sharp and abrupt pain, not a chronic condition.
After looking down at my phone too long, I got a crick in my neck.
Pro Tip 2/3Short Duration
A 'crick' usually goes away on its own or with minimal treatment.
Stretching helped remove the crick in my back quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution with Movements
Used when narrating events that caused accidental quick pains due to movements.
She turned her head too fast and got a crick in her neck.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Discomfort
The term 'crick' implies a sharp and abrupt pain, not a chronic condition.
After looking down at my phone too long, I got a crick in my neck.
Pro Tip 2/3Short Duration
A 'crick' usually goes away on its own or with minimal treatment.
Stretching helped remove the crick in my back quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution with Movements
Used when narrating events that caused accidental quick pains due to movements.
She turned her head too fast and got a crick in her neck.
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Quote examples
Stephanie Beacham
English Actress
I have to concentrate more intently when people speak. I always have to position myself on their right side so that I can hear out of my left ear. I sometimes get a crick in my neck from listening. But I don't there's too much else.
Quote examples
Stephanie Beacham
English Actress
I have to concentrate more intently when people speak. I always have to position myself on their right side so that I can hear out of my left ear. I sometimes get a crick in my neck from listening. But I don't there's too much else.
Example 1 of 1
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