"achy" meaning in English

See achy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈeɪ.ki/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-achy.wav Forms: achier [comparative], achiest [superlative], achey [alternative]
Etymology: From ache + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ache|y<id:adjectival>}} ache + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} achy (comparative achier, superlative achiest)
  1. With or suffering from aches; sore. Derived forms: achily, achiness

Alternative forms

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