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achy definition

achy (āk′ē)

adjective achier ach′i·er, achiest ach′i·est

having an ache, or dull, steady pain

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achy Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • really: By evening I was beginning to feel restless and had really achy thighs so had a bath with clary sage burning in the background.

Modifies a noun

  • joint: I thought old people get achy joints, but now I see the impact it has, especially on a younger person.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: These usually present with a runny nose, cough and temperature, and you may feel achy.
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