achier; achiest
: afflicted with aches
feeling tired and achy
achiness noun

Examples of achy in a Sentence

unable to play in tomorrow's football game because of an achy right knee
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Word History

Etymology

ache entry 2 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of achy was in 1857

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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achy. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

achy

adjective
achier; achiest
: affected with aches
achiness noun
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