charley

char-ley · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name, variant spelling of Charlie, a diminutive of Charles.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    charley horse — a painful muscle cramp, especially in the leg

Related words

See also: charles, charlie

Etymology

A variant spelling of Charlie, itself a diminutive form of Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning "free man."