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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For Billy Ray Cyrus, the show must go on — achy breaky music equipment and all.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Here’s how to tell what might be behind the achy tightness—and what to do about it to feel better, fast.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
There are many reasons your child's stomach might be feeling queasy or achy.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Here’s how to tell what might be behind the achy tightness—and what to do about it to feel better, fast.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
Find it on Amazon Healing and Stylish Copper Bracelet
This 99.9% pure copper bracelet can help with achy muscles, tension, stress, and other health issues.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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