noun
plural cramps
a sudden painful tightening of muscle in a part of the body [count] (US)
cramps [plural] chiefly US :sharp pains in the stomach and the area near it especially because of menstruation
verb
cramps; cramped; cramping
[+ obj] :to cause (a part of the body) to feel pain because of tight muscles :to cause a cramp in (your hand, foot, etc.)
[no obj] :to have a sudden painful tightening of muscles :to experience a cramp or cramps
[+ obj] :to prevent (something) from developing or growing freely
[+ obj] :to prevent (someone) from behaving or expressing emotions freely - usually used as (be) cramped
Someone or something that cramps your style prevents you from behaving the way you want.