adjective

achy

AY-kee

Achy (adjective) means suffering from aches; sore all over. Example: “I woke up feeling achy and tired, like I was coming down with something.”

adjective

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 notes

In 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."

Rhymes for achy

tachy peachy Malachy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “achy” mean?

The word “achy” means suffering from aches; sore all over. In plain terms, a casual way to say your body hurts generally, often as a sign of illness or overexertion.

How do you pronounce “achy”?

“Achy” is pronounced AY-kee (/ˈeɪ.ki/ in IPA).

How do you use “achy” in a sentence?

Here is “achy” used in a sentence: “I woke up feeling achy and tired, like I was coming down with something.”

What part of speech is “achy”?

“Achy” is an adjective.