adjective
achy
AY-kee
adjective
1
Suffering from aches; sore all over.
"I woke up feeling achy and tired, like I was coming down with something."
How to Use Achy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual way to say your body hurts generally, often as a sign of illness or overexertion.
Common pairings
achy joints
feel achy
Word Forms
achier comparative, achiest superlative
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Etymology
From "ache" plus the adjective ending "-y."