critch

/ˈkrɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, sharp pain or catch, especially in the chest or side, caused by inhaling cold air

“She felt a severe critch in her side after running in the cold.”

2. verb

to catch or feel a sharp pain, especially in the chest or side, after inhaling cold air

“The athlete critched in her side after sprinting across the finish line.”

Synonyms

  • catch
  • catch in the throat

Antonyms

  • comfort
  • relief