crampish

English

Etymology

From cramp +‎ -ish.

Adjective

crampish (comparative more crampish, superlative most crampish)

1. Somewhat crampy.
   • 1909, Motorcycle Illustrated, Volume 4‎^[1]:

     The Mesinger Cavalry Saddle is made like a horse saddle — it prevents you from slipping and avoids that crampish hold of the hands on the handle-bar.

   • 1949, John Harold Johnson, Negro Digest‎^[2], volume 8:

     She was feeling kind of crampish, so she went downstairs to lie down until dinner time.

   • 2000, Sharon Faelten, Women's Wisdom: 3,577 Tips, Facts & Advice Every Woman Must Know about Her Health and Lifestyle‎^[3]:

     If you're feeling crampish, indulge in Indian food.