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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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
Travis Kelce is breaking achy breaky hearts with his new hairstyle!
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
This mechanical aid felt like a hand from an old friend when my legs were achy and tired after a long run.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2024
Medical Conditions Certain medical conditions cause the body to feel achy.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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