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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Ever wake up with a sore lower back or achy shoulders that just ruin the rest of your day? Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025 The downhill knee-crunch, the backpack-lower back train wreck, the way your neck feels like a wire cable after carrying a load all day, and every flavor of sore and achy feet are real. Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025 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 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 18 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

achy

adjective
achier; achiest
: affected with aches
achiness noun
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