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ach·y
(ā′kē)adj. ach·i·er, ach·i·est
Experiencing aches.
ach′i·ness n.
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achy
(ˈeɪkɪ)adj, achier or achiest
affected by a continuous dull pain; aching
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ach•y
(ˈeɪ ki)adj. ach•i•er, ach•i•est.
having or suffering from aches: an achy back.
[1870–75]
ach′i•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | achy - causing a dull and steady pain; "my aching head"; "her old achy joints" painful - causing physical or psychological pain; "worked with painful slowness" |
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