Spasm

Origin

From Old French spasme, from Latin spasmus, from Ancient Greek σπασμός (spasmos, "spasm, convulsion"). Compare span.

Full definition of spasm

Noun

1. A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
2. A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
3. A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

Verb

1. To produce and undergo a spasm.

Anagrams

• samps
• spams