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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Here’s the at-home solution your achy legs have been begging for. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025 Peppermint oil adds a cooling touch of relief for tired, achy feet—always a welcome bonus. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025 Constructed with a padded memory foam insole, the boots are designed to prevent achy feet and provide long-lasting comfort. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025 Muscles and joints may feel achy, and skin may feel thinner and drier.3 Menopause causes several hormonal and bodily changes. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for achy

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 10 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

achy

adjective
achier; achiest
: affected with aches
achiness noun
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